Imphal: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday inspected the Manipur Police Firing Range at Wairi Pangei, Imphal, and the construction of temporary barracks.
Speaking on the sidelines of the inspection, the Chief Minister said that approximately 1946 new recruits for the 10th and 11th Indian Reserve Battalions had recently passed out from an Academy in Assam.
The Chief Minister said that the 10th and 11th IRBs were specially raised for Highway protection.
Considering the present situation in the State and the spirit of discipline shown by the new recruits, the barracks were constructed, he said.
Around 800 to 1000 of the new recruits will be stationed at the temporary barracks where they will undergo further special commando training, he said adding that they will form special teams to meet any eventuality concerning law and order situation in the State.
Construction and maintenance work at the Battalion Headquarters of 10th and 11th IRB at Nungba and Saivom respectively are going on at present, he said.
The Chief Minister highlighted the need to conduct refresher training for State Police personnel to check and maintain their fitness and health.
Stressing the importance of a strong police force, the Chief Minister said Police are considered the backbone of the society and the government, and that they should not be demoralized.
We need to boost the morale of the police, he said, and stressed that the government is in the process of procuring full equipment including helmets required by police personnel in controlling incidents of mob violence. There are certain anti-social elements who threaten police personnel controlling crowds and mobs, he said, adding that such behavior demoralizes the personnel.
The Chief Minister also appealed to parents and guardians of the new recruits against the practice of getting involved in the transfer and posting of the new recruits through political pressure. We should allow the young and fresh recruits to serve their State and Nation according to the transfer posting policy of the government, he added.
There are still some displaced families staying at relief camps opened at educational institutions, but they will be shifted to prefabricated houses under construction at Phubala and soon to be constructed in some other areas, he added.
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