Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today flagged off 477 newly acquired vehicles of Manipur Police at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal, under the “Assistance to States for Modernisation of Police” scheme.
Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister said the large number of vehicles flagged off marked another important day in the history of Manipur. He stated that the vehicles would greatly help in improving police infrastructure in the hill districts and strengthen emergency response capabilities across the state.
A total of 477 vehicles were flagged off including 100 Hero motorcycles, 39 Bolero B6 vehicles, 50 Bolero Neo vehicles, 74 Tata Yodha vehicles, 10 Mine Protected Vehicles, 20 Tata Truck vehicles, 30 Tata 407 vehicles, 20 Mahindra buses, 60 Bulletproof Rakshak vehicles, 19 Water Tankers, 50 Bolero Camper vehicles and 5 HMR vehicles.
The Chief Minister said that without strengthening the police force, no state or country could maintain peace and security. Referring to the unfortunate incidents which began on May 3, 2023, he said Manipur Police had carried out major responsibilities with dedication and courage, often risking their own lives while working to prevent conflict and maintain peace.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh further informed that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, had approved Rs. 196.61 crore on October 31, 2025 for police modernisation initiatives in the state. He said the Government is committed to strengthen the police department and modernise policing infrastructure.
He also mentioned that the present Government has increased the ration money of police personnel, which had remained unchanged for a long time, and has also increased uniform allowances. He also lauded the Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh and his team for taking up initiative for police modernisation
He expressed his gratitude to the Army, Assam Rifles, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and other agencies for their continued support in maintaining law and order in the state.
Appealing to the public to discourage violence and provocative activities during agitations and rallies, the Chief Minister urged all sections to support peace and harmony in the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the programme reflected the far-sighted vision of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the leadership of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah towards strengthening police and security forces across the country.
He stated that the newly acquired vehicles would significantly improve mobility, efficiency and response capability of Manipur Police during emergencies and other important situations.
The Home Minister stressed the importance of maintaining strong public-police relations and called upon police personnel to remain public-friendly. He said strengthening intelligence gathering and cooperation from the public would help authorities anticipate and prevent incidents in advance.
DGP Rajiv Singh, in his keynote address, highlighted the need for police modernisation and strengthening infrastructure, particularly in the hill districts of the State. He said the newly acquired vehicles would improve operational efficiency and mobility of the police force. He further informed that 54 per cent of the vehicles would be allocated to the hill districts, while 46 per cent would be deployed in the valley districts.
The DGP highlighted several achievements of Manipur Police, stating that with the establishment of the Anti-Extortion Cell, 1,000 persons had been arrested so far. He also informed that more than 700 persons had been arrested and 600 cases registered under the anti-drug campaign launched by the state government.
He further stated that Manipur Police had signed an MoU with the National Security Guard (NSG) for specialised training programmes for police personnel. Stressing the importance of public cooperation and intelligence gathering, he said strengthening intelligence networks and enhancing coordination with the public would help improve policing and emergency response across the state.
The programme was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, Security Advisor, Kuldiep Singh, senior police officers, officers of Army, CRPF and different security agencies, and invited guests among others.
