CM on police-public tie
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, February 23 2018:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that the Government would try its best to improve the police-public relationship by holding talks with various stakeholders in the State.
This was stated by him at the closing function of the 6th All India Police Archery Championship, 2017, held at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, today.
Speaking as the chief guest, the Chief Minister said that with the advent of the new Government, rational transfer and posting of police personnel is being introduced in the State.
He reminded that recognizing the potential, credibility and performance in the field of sports, President Ram Nath Kovind declared Manipur as "Sports Capital City of India" during the NEDS 2017 at Imphal.
He also mentioned that many sports persons from Manipur have brought laurels to the country in various International championships and competitions.
Congratulating the BSF team for emerging champions in the tournament, the CM said that he represented the BSF team in various Police Sports tournaments in the past.
He also said that he would request All India Police Sports Organisation to conduct the All India Sports Meet, including disciplines like football and hockey in the State, next year.
Biren stated that numerous police personnel have received many prestigious awards including Dronacharya Award.
The Chief Minister said that police personnel hardly get a break from their never ending duty and organising such tournaments would provide an opportunity for title police personnel to create a network with the police of different States.
It may be mentioned that the tournament was hosted by Manipur Police under the aegis of All India Police Sports Control Board.
Altogether police teams from 19 different States and Union Territories as well as other defence forces such as Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, RPF and SSB took part in the Championship.
DGP LM Khaute, Additional Director of Intelligence Bureau and in-charge of All India Police Sports Control Board, Sheel Vardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Vineet Joshi, top police officials and police personnel also attended the closing function.