CM Biren Singh dismissed 5 Officers; caught with drugs

Imphal: Five Manipur commandos who were recently arrested with drugs worth Rs 3.35 crore have been dismissed with immediate effect, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday.

Underscoring the seriousness of the state government’s anti-narcotics campaign, the CM further warned that there would be no compromise against anyone found involved in illegal drugs and poppy cultivation.
Policemen of Kakching, a commando unit posted in Moreh, were caught on January 16 transporting illegal drugs from the border town to Kuraupakpi near St. Joseph’s English School on NH 102.

The CM along with Manipur Governor Law Ganesan was giving a vote of thanks at the first Manipur Rifles Ground as part of the 74th Republic Day celebrations after state level Republic Day celebrations 2023 with various march past troops.
During the celebration, 20 different cultural groups and tableaux from 14 different sectors also participated in the march past. Additionally, the Governor awarded various medals to the officers and personnel of Manipur Police, Manipur Central Jail, and Manipur Fire Service Department for their services.

Director General of Police (Jails) and Managing Director (Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited), Christopher Doungel, IPS, received the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service. Inspector, CDO/Imphal West Gunachandra Chanam and Head Constable (HC), 8th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) Hijam Eshworchandra Singh were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry.
Police Medal for Meritorious Service Superintendent of Police (SP) Vigilance & Anti-Corruption S Gautam Singh, IPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police/CID (SB) Gojen Singh, MPS, Inspector (Vigilance & Anti-Corruption) ) was given to Konthoujam Bobby, Subedar, 1st MR Akoijam Bhogendro Singh, Subedar, 1st IRB Shri Sanasam Raju Singh, Jemdar (MPTC) Konjengbam Priyojit Singh, HC/CID (SB) M Parpa Chothe, and Assistant Sub-Inspector, Imphal West Sarangtham Joychandra Meetei.
Subedar (MPTC) Maibum Babu Meitei, Subedar (MPTC) Potsangbam Robert Singh, Jemadar Lukram Lenin Meetei and Rifleman (MPTC) Kongbrailatpam Premsunder Sharma received the Union Home Minister’s Medal in Police Training.

Retired Deputy Superintendent Hemantakumar Singh was awarded the President’s Correctional Service Medal for distinguished services, while Chief Head Warder W Didymus Tangkhul, Head Warder Jilkhokai Touthang, Warder Khupzalam Neishil, Warder L Robindro Singh and Retired Chief Head Warder Thamsel Lamkang were awarded the President’s Medal. Awarded for his services. Medals for meritorious services.
Fireman M Romendro Singh and Lanamei Benjamin of the Fire Service Department received the Fire Service Medal for meritorious service.

CM Biren Singh also said that the Center has inducted two personalities from the state, Thounaojam Chauba Singh (Public Affairs) and K Shanathoiba Sharma (Sports) for the Padma Shri awards.
The Chief Minister wished the people of the state well on the occasion and thanked everyone including students, civil police, security forces, ex-servicemen, people from different communities, civil societies etc. for participating in the successful celebration of the occasion.