CHURACHANDPUR: The 135th Manipur Police Raising Day was celebrated at the Old SP Office in Tuibuong, Churachandpur, on Monday in the presence of senior police officers, serving personnel and retired officers of the district.
The programme was hosted by Inspector Florence Lengen and SI Niangboi Gangte, with Additional SP (Operations), Churachandpur, Augustine Khongsai delivering the welcome address.
Addressing the gathering, IGP (Training) Mangkhogin Haokip, IPS, spoke about the challenges faced by the police force, particularly in the aftermath of the May 2023 crisis in Manipur. He urged personnel to maintain professionalism, remain committed to their duties and continue working towards restoring peace and stability in the district and the state.
Superintendent of Police, Churachandpur, Gaurav Dogra, acknowledged the dedication of district police personnel in maintaining law and order amid challenging circumstances. He highlighted the force’s work in seizing drugs, recovering arms and mobile phones, and addressing the circulation of inflammatory content online.
Dogra also credited the Cyber Unit with identifying and taking down several WhatsApp channels allegedly involved in spreading hatred and inflammatory content. He called on officers and personnel to continue discharging their responsibilities with integrity, dedication and professionalism.
The celebration also brought together around 25 retired police officers, including former officers Tualchinkham Samte, MPS (Retd), and L. Nanglianthang, IPS (Retd), who shared their experiences and recalled their years of service. Their participation added significance to the occasion, recognising the contributions of former members of the force.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Additional SP (Law and Order), Churachandpur, Lawrence K. Munluo, expressed gratitude to the officers, retired personnel and others who attended the programme. He noted the demanding nature of police work and urged personnel to continue serving with integrity, dedication and professionalism.
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Munluo also announced that the Women Police Station, Churachandpur, had been recognised as the third-best police station in Manipur, bringing recognition to the district police.
Around 400 police officers and personnel from across Churachandpur district, along with approximately 25 retired officers, attended the celebration.
The programme was preceded by a lunch during which senior police officers personally served food to their subordinates, reflecting a spirit of unity and fellowship among the personnel.
The celebration highlighted the legacy and service of the Manipur Police while reiterating the force’s commitment to maintaining public order and working towards peace and stability in the district and the state.