The personnel of the 12th NAP (IR) Bn, the overall champions of the 40th edition of the Nagaland Police Sports-cum-Duty Meet 2024, pose for a lens with NLA Speaker Sharingain Longkumer and DGP Rupin Sharma during the closing ceremony at NAPTC Grounds, Chümoukedima, on November 20.
Chümoukedima, November 20 (MExN): With stellar performances in both the ‘Duty’ championship and being named the ‘Best Discipline Team,’ the 12th NAP (IR) Bn clinched the title of Overall Champion at the 40th edition of the Nagaland Police Sports-cum-Duty Meet (NPM) 2024.
Meanwhile, the 6th Nagaland Armed Police (India Reserve) bagged the ‘Games’ Championship.
The closing ceremony at the NAPTC Grounds, Chümoukedima on Wednesday also saw the Drill competition finals, with the 12th NAP (IR) emerging as the winner. The 15th Mahila NAP (IR) and 5th NAP were placed second and third, respectively.
Addressing the closing ceremony as the special guest, the Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer described the NPM not just as a biennial Police calendar event, but as a testament to the strength and spirit of the State Police.
Nagaland Police stands strong with a rich legacy, serving as the most visible and powerful arm of the State Government, he said, while emphasising the need to tackle the twin challenges of Cyber Crime and Online Financial Frauds.
Describing these as the biggest challenges facing the Nagaland Police, he called for focused efforts on institutional and capacity building, particularly in strengthening both infrastructure and human resources, to effectively address these issues.
Longkumer also noted that events such as the NPM reflect the humane side of policing, both professionally and personally, and would serve as a symbol of the unwavering commitment of the police, achieved through the three C’s – Communication, Coordination and Courtesy. He also lauded the Organising Committee for the successful conduct of the Meet.
Also speaking on the occasion, Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, highlighted that the NPM has a long legacy, starting from the year 1967, and has served as a platform to identify outstanding sportsmen.
Organising such a momentous event requires significant financial investment, and for the 2024 edition of the NPM, he expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister of Nagaland for granting Rs 50 lakh. He also thanked corporate sponsors, the Bank of Baroda and the Indian Oil Corporation, for contributing Rs 10 lakh each.
For the first time, certified referees trained from amongst the police personnel were utilised to adjudicate in the football and boxing competitions, Sharma informed. He also described the absence of major injuries or mishaps throughout the event as a reflection of the overall fitness of the Nagaland Police.
The Assistant Organising Secretary of the NPM 2024, Ben Longkumer, also submitted the report of the event at the closing ceremony. Trophies and medals were handed over to the various teams for Games, Discipline, and Duty Items, according to a press release from the organisers.
Summary Results
Overall Champion: 12th NAP (IR
Overall ‘Games’ Champion: 6th NAP Bn
Overall ‘Duty’ Champion: 12th NAP (IR)
Best Discipline Team: 12th NAP (IR) Bn
Drill Competition Winner: 12th NAP (IR) Bn
