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 impartially, without fear or bias.
During his first visit to the predominantly Kuki-Jo district of Kangpokpi and the Naga-majority district of Senapati, the DGP 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), Lahari Dorji Lhatu. An official statement noted that during this visit, the DGP engaged 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, an IPS officer from the 1996 batch of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre, was recently transferred to Manipur. Prior to this, he served as the DGP of Ladakh, a position he took over on January 15, 2026.
During his visit, the DGP held discussions with district administration officials, commanders of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and representatives from various Kuki 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 interacted 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).
The DGP urged 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 police statements, the visit was cordial and fruitful, enhancing cooperation among the 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, with six Naga and 14 Kuki individuals still unaccounted for. Despite nearly four weeks of intensive joint search operations by central and state security forces, they have yet to be located.
Officials reported that following violent incidents on May 13, at least 50 individuals associated with the Kuki and Naga communities were allegedly taken hostage by various armed groups, including the murder of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district and injuries to four others.
Thanks to the ongoing efforts of officials, community leaders, and several civil society organizations, approximately 30 individuals from both communities were released on May 14 and 15.