Daijiworld Media Network - Imphal

Imphal, May 25: Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday flagged off 477 newly acquired vehicles, including 60 bulletproof vehicles, for the Manipur Police in a major push towards strengthening policing and emergency response infrastructure in the state.

The Chief Minister flagged off the vehicles at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground.

The fleet includes 100 Hero motorcycles, 39 Bolero B6 vehicles, 50 Bolero Neo vehicles, 74 Tata Yodha vehicles, 10 mine-protected vehicles, 20 Tata trucks, 30 Tata 407 vehicles, 20 Mahindra buses, 19 water tankers, 50 Bolero Camper vehicles, five HMR vehicles and 60 bulletproof Rakshak vehicles.

Speaking at the event, Singh said the vehicles would significantly improve police infrastructure, particularly in the hill districts, and strengthen emergency response capabilities across Manipur.

He said no state or country could maintain peace and security without a strong police force.

Referring to the ethnic violence between Kuki and Meitei communities that erupted on May 3, 2023, the Chief Minister said Manipur Police personnel had carried out their responsibilities with courage and dedication while risking their own lives to maintain peace and prevent further conflict.

Singh said the Ministry of Home Affairs had approved Rs 196.61 crore on October 31, 2025, for police modernisation projects in the state.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to modernising the police force and strengthening law enforcement infrastructure.

The Chief Minister also praised Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and his team for initiating police modernisation measures.

He thanked the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Sashastra Seema Bal for supporting efforts to maintain law and order in the state.

Appealing for peace, Singh urged people to avoid violence and provocative activities during agitations and rallies.

DGP Rajiv Singh said the new vehicles would improve operational efficiency and mobility of the police force. He added that 54 per cent of the vehicles would be deployed in hill districts, while the remaining 46 per cent would be allocated to valley districts.

Highlighting the achievements of the force, the DGP said around 1,000 people had been arrested after the establishment of the Anti-Extortion Cell, while over 700 persons had been arrested under the state’s anti-drug campaign.

He also said Manipur Police had signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Security Guard for specialised training programmes for police personnel.