Imphal, June 8: Mukesh Singh, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur, emphasized on Sunday that the law applies equally to all citizens and confirmed that the police will continue to serve the people fairly, without fear or bias.
During his first visit to the predominantly Kukis and Nagas populated districts of Kangpokpi and Senapati, DGP Singh symbolized a significant outreach campaign aimed at strengthening coordination among security forces, civil administration, and civil society groups in the hilly districts.
Accompanying the state police chief was the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Lhari Dorji Lhatu. An official statement noted that during this visit, the DGP interacted with senior police officials to discuss the prevailing law and order situation, security arrangements, and key operational achievements of the police.
He also reviewed the overall functioning and operational preparedness of the district police forces. Mukesh Singh, a 1996 batch IPS officer from the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre, was recently transferred to Manipur after serving as the DGP of Ladakh since January 15, 2026.
During the visit, the DGP held discussions with district administration officials, commanders of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and representatives from various Kukis civil society organizations, including the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Kuki Women’s Union (KWU), Kuki Students Organization Sadar Hills, Thadou Inpi Sadar Hills, Thadou Youth Association (TYA), and Thadou Women’s Union (TWA).
He also engaged with several Naga civil society organizations such as the United Naga Council (UNC), Naga Women’s Union (NWU), All Naga Students Association Manipur (ANSAM), Naga Peoples Organization (NPO), Senapati District Students Association (SDSA), and Senapati District Women’s Union (SDWU).
DGP Singh appealed to the public to cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order and ensuring a safe environment for all communities in the state. According to a police statement, the visit was cordial and fruitful, strengthening cooperation among police, security forces, civil administration, and civil society organizations towards ensuring lasting peace, stability, and development in the districts and the state.
Meanwhile, the situation in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts remains tense following the alleged abduction of 20 members from the Naga and Kuki communities by armed groups since May 13. Despite nearly four weeks of intensive joint search operations by central and state security forces, the individuals remain unaccounted for.
Officials reported that following violent incidents on May 13, at least 50 individuals related to the Kuki and Naga communities were reportedly abducted by various armed groups, including the murder of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district and injuries to four others.
After continuous efforts by officials, community leaders, and several civil society organizations, approximately 30 individuals from both communities were released on May 14 and 15.
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