Mokokchung, May 15 (MExN): DEF Mokokchung observed Nagaland Police Day on May 15 to celebrate the occasion when the then Governor of Nagaland, General KV Krishna Rao (Rtd.) first presented the State Police colours to Nagaland Police on May 15th 1985 on behalf of the President of India at Kohima local ground.
SP Mokokchung Vikram M Khalate, IPS in a press release stated that given in recognition of its achievements, Nagaland Police was one of the first State Police Forces to be given this honour previously conferred only on military units for their feats on their battlefield.
The design of the Nagaland Police colours consists of Sky blue and Red colours, a charging Mithun and the Motto ‘Security, Service, Sacrifice’ inscribed underneath. Blue is one of the primary colours of nature. The blue sky signifies the heights that human beings can achieve and the ocean is also blue with its depth, vasfiress and serenity, containing immense resources and wealth yet to be tapped. Red, also a primary colour in nature, signifies vigour, valour, vitality, energy and zeal. The charging Mithun facing the red colour in the flag signifies the determination and ability of Nagaland Police to protect the people and keep enemies away. The Moffo ‘Security, Service, Sacrifice’ indicates that in the service of the people and to ensure their security, Nagaland Police is willing to make any sacrifice.
