Newmai News Network
Imphal | October 19
The 130th Raising Day of Manipur Police was observed at the Parade Ground of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Ground, Imphal on Tuesday with Chief Minister, N Biren Singh as chief guest. Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, DGP and other top police officials also attended the function.
On the occasion, the CM took salute from 16 march-past contingents. Stating that law and order of the State had considerably improved with efficient functioning of the Police Department, he said that the public can now feel free and safe while moving anywhere across the State. The CM called on all sections of people to respect and honour police personnel as the latter had always been rendering services as and when needed in every circumstance.
Mentioning the role of police in successful implementation of ‘War against Drugs’ campaign of the State Government, the CM maintained that the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) of Manipur Police has been functioning with much effort to completely root out the drug menace in the State. “The Government wouldn’t compromise any anti-national elements which would hinder the development of the State and would take all necessary actions according to the law of the land,” he stated.
Further, the CM stressed on the need to enforce strict traffic rules as the State had witnessed many road accidents due to negligent driving. He instructed the concerned authorities to start taking up actions against traffic rule violators and urged the Police Department to be stricter, within the ambit of relevant law, while dealing with any law breakers citing its need in making “our society a disciplined one.”
Stating that Union Home Minister Amit Shah under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed to all the States to construct memorial parks for police recognizing the role played by police in nation building and maintaining law and order, Biren informed that Manipur Police Memorial Park was nearing completion and the same would be inaugurated soon.
Later, the CM also distributed awards, trophies and commendations to police officers. T Lalboi Haokip, MPS, Commandant, 7th Battalion Manipur Rifles received DGP Running Trophy for the Best Battalion 2021 with a cash reward of Rs 15,000 and a DGP Commendation Certificate, Dr Rashini Yengkhom, MPS, Commandant, 8th Indian Reserve Battalion received Second Best Battalion 2021 with Rs 10,000 cash and a DGP Commendation Certificate and Thingnam Deshorjit, MPS, Deputy Commandant, 8th Battalion Manipur Rifles received Third Best Battalion 2021 consisting a cash reward of Rs 5,000 and a DGP Commendation Certificate.
Inspector Kangjam Santosh Singh, Officer-in-charge, Khongjom Police Station received a cash reward of Rs 15,000 and a commendation Certificate for Best Police Station 2021, Inspector Laishram Khogen Singh, Officer-in-charge, Jiribam Police Station received a cash reward of Rs 10,000 and a commendation certificate for Second Best Police Station 2021 and Inspector Maibam Sudhirkumar Meitei Officer-in-charge, City Police Station received a cash reward of Rs 5,000 and a commendation certificate. While Inspector Hopeson Chiphang, Officer-in-charge, Shangshak Police Station, Ukhrul District received the Best Police Officer 2021 award with a cash reward of Rs 5,000 and a commendation certificate.
The DGP Commendation Roll and Disc for different units were received by IGP (Administration) IK Muivah, IGP (Zone-III) Lunsieh Kipgen, IGP (Zone-I and Zone-II) K Jayanta Singh, IGP (Intelligence) K Radhashyam Singh, and Elangbam Priyokumar Singh, IGP (AP/Ops).
The CM also released a souvenir highlighting the achievements of the Manipur Police Department in the last one year.
