Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Monday flagged off newly acquired advanced vehicles for the Manipur Police Department as part of the state’s police modernization initiative. The flag-off ceremony was held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal in the presence of Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel and other senior officials. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister praised the contribution of the police department during the ongoing conflict situation in the state and said the force has played a commendable role in maintaining law and order. He also highlighted the achievements of police personnel in sports alongside their security responsibilities.
The Chief Minister expressed concern over incidents of violence during protests and agitations, stating that while people have the democratic right to demonstrate, violent means should be avoided. Speaking at the event, Konthoujam said nearly 400 advanced vehicles had been inducted under the police modernization scheme, which would significantly improve mobility and operational efficiency of the force. Lauding the efforts of the DGP in procuring advanced weapons and equipment to strengthen law enforcement capabilities in the state, the home minister said 54 per cent of the newly inducted vehicles would be deployed in the hill districts, while 46 per cent will be used in the valley areas.
