Imphal, May 24: Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, on Sunday flagged off 477 new vehicles for the Manipur Police at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal in a major move aimed at strengthening policing infrastructure, improving mobility and enhancing law enforcement capabilities across the state.
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| Newly inducted Manipur Police vehicles lined up at the 1st MR Parade Ground in Imphal ahead of the flagging off ceremony led by Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. (Image: YKhemchandSingh) |
The flagging off ceremony was attended by Govindas Konthoujam, Home Minister of Manipur, MLAs, the Commissioner (Home), the Director General of Police (DGP), senior police officials and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that the induction of the new fleet would significantly improve police mobility, operational efficiency and public service delivery across Manipur. He said the government remains firmly committed to modernising the police force and equipping personnel with improved infrastructure and resources to ensure effective maintenance of law and order.
The Chief Minister further stated that the addition of the vehicles would strengthen the responsiveness of the Manipur Police in tackling emergencies, conducting patrols and maintaining security in different parts of the state.
Sharing photographs from the event, the Chief Minister said the newly inducted vehicles would enhance policing capabilities and reinforce the government’s commitment towards ensuring the safety and security of every citizen.
Govindas Konthoujam, Home Minister of Manipur, also described the occasion as a significant step towards improving public safety and operational preparedness of the police force. He stated that the modern mobility assets would help reduce response time, increase patrolling efficiency and improve overall law enforcement operations across the state.
The Home Minister credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for supporting efforts to strengthen policing and security infrastructure in Manipur. He also thanked all departments and officials involved in facilitating the induction of the new fleet.
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Officials said the vehicles would be deployed across different police units and districts to improve field operations, strengthen communication and ensure better access to remote and sensitive areas.
The induction of the new vehicles comes at a time when Manipur continues to face security and law-and-order challenges in the aftermath of the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in 2023. Authorities believe that improving police infrastructure and mobility will play a key role in enhancing public confidence and ensuring quicker response during emergencies.
Senior police officials present at the event reaffirmed the department’s commitment to serving and protecting the people of Manipur while maintaining peace, stability and public order across the state.
