Tailored Training Initiatives for Manipur Police to Address Current Challenges: CM Singh

Imphal, Dec 26 (NationPress) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated on Thursday that due to the ongoing law and order challenges within the state, the newly recruited constables will participate in specialised training.

During his visit to the Manipur Police Training Centre in Pangei, Imphal, the Chief Minister remarked on the necessity of this training to bolster the capabilities and preparedness of the police force, ensuring safety and security throughout Manipur.

“We are dedicated to providing our police personnel with top-notch facilities and training to effectively handle any challenges,” Singh emphasized.

Earlier this week, 1,946 newly recruited police personnel from Manipur completed a year-long training program at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, located in Assam's Golaghat district.

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Assam Chief Minister Hianta Biswa Sarma, his government colleagues, as well as Assam’s Director General of Police G. P. Singh and other senior officials for their support in training Manipur's police personnel.

Officials reported that within the 1,946 recruits, the caste distribution is varied: 62 percent are non-tribal Meiteis, 12 percent belong to tribal Kuki-Zo, and the remaining 26 percent are from Naga and other tribes.

“Among these newly recruited police personnel, there are individuals from the Meitei, Kuki-Zo, and Naga communities, and our government aims to foster unity among them, avoiding divisions along ethnic lines,” Singh stated.

The Chief Minister mentioned that the 1,946 new recruits have been specifically designated for the 10th and 11th Indian Reserve Battalions of Manipur Armed Police for highway protection.

Given the current situation in the state and the discipline exhibited by the new recruits, barracks have been established in Pangei, he noted.

Approximately 800 to 1000 of these recruits will be stationed at temporary barracks where they will undergo further special commando training, forming specialized teams to address any law and order emergencies.

Singh reported that construction and maintenance efforts at the Battalion Headquarters of the 10th and 11th Manipur Armed Police (IRB) in Nungba and Saivom are currently underway.

The Chief Minister also underscored the importance of conducting refresher training for state police personnel to maintain their fitness and health.

Emphasizing the significance of a robust police force, he stated that the police are regarded as the backbone of society and government, and they should not be disheartened.

“It is crucial to uplift the morale of the police,” he said, adding that the government is in the process of acquiring complete equipment, including helmets, necessary for police personnel to manage incidents of mob violence.

There are certain anti-social elements that intimidate police personnel while they manage crowds, which demoralizes them,” he remarked.

The Chief Minister also urged the parents and guardians of the new recruits to refrain from interfering in their transfers and postings through political means.

“We must let the new recruits serve their state and nation according to the government’s transfer policy,” he added.

Although there are still some displaced families residing in relief camps located in educational institutions, they will soon be relocated to prefabricated houses currently under construction in Phubala and other areas.

During his visit, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Ministers Govindas Konthoujam and Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi, and Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East district Khumanthem Diana Devi.