T John Longkumer, outgoing DGP of Nagaland during his farewell speech at Police Complex, NAPTC, Chümoukedima on January 7.
Morung Express News
Chümoukedima | January 7
T John Longkumer, the outgoing Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland stated that he was voluntarily retiring as he wanted to step down on his own terms and to avoid legal complications that could have differentially impacted several people including the Government of Nagaland.
The decision was made after consulting with his senior advisers, Longkumer said, during a farewell parade, organised on his behalf at the Police Complex, NAPTC, Chümoukedima on January 7.
Following an extension of tenure, Longkumer has served as the State’s DGP for four years and six months. In January 2, he had unexpectedly tendered his resignation from the top post following a series of directions given by the Supreme Court against the extension of his service.
Accompanied by Renchamo Kikon, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Administration, the outgoing DGP made his last parade inspection for the 4 armed contingents of the Commissionerate of Police, Dimapur, 1st NAP, 9th IRB and the Women’s 15th IR battalion followed by a march past.
During his brief speech, Longkumer stated that he was once given the opportunity back in 2011 to be on deputation to Nagaland but chose to remain in Chhattisgarh, “where I was needed.” “In 2018, the Government of Nagaland decided that they needed my services and so here I am today,” he said.
Longkumer was from the 1991 batch of the Chhattisgarh cadre who took charge as the Nagaland DGP on June 27, 2018. He had replaced Renchamo Kikon who was the acting DGP then after the unceremonious removal of Rupin Sharma, IPS from the same post.
“I sincerely thank all of you of the police fraternity for this beautiful and heart-warming farewell parade, I shall forever remember it always,” he said further.
Having come from a family whose members had served in the state police force; Longkumer mentioned that his affinity with them was made even during his youth.
He also noted his association with the 9th IRB and their joint counter-operations in Chhattisgarh fighting “Left-wing extremism” when he was the DIG of Operations. “Today I also pay tribute to those officers and men who never made it back home alive.” Dubbing the state police force as a “Band of warriors,” Longkumer remarked that his time with them had been one of witnessing true professionalism, grit and resilience.
In conclusion, “I thank my wife and my children for being my rock during all these trials and tribulations,” he said.
Meanwhile, Y Patton, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister tweeting from his official Twitter handle appreciated Longkumer’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the police force which had made a lasting impact on all.
“It was an honour to work alongside our outgoing DGP all these years,” it read.
