Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 11 2010:
A new police station would be opened at Arong Nongmaikhong area of Thoubal district soon.
This was stated by DGP Y Joykumar at a public meeting held at Nongmaikhong today.
Noting a reported appeal from the people of Arong and Nongmaikhong areas to complete ongoing construction work of a new police station at Dhaballo Khong in addition to deployment of VDF personnel, the DGP assured that the police personnel would be deployed at the new police station within the next Republic Day (January 26) .
He admitted that police could not reach Arong and Nongmaikhong areas as and when required.
However, the department is not overlooking the importance of maintaining cordial relationship between police and people, Joykumar said.
To improve police-people relationships, the Home Department has initiated certain measures aimed at assisting the public.
The DGP and his wife donated one blanket and Rs 100 each to selected older persons of Arong, Nongmaikhong, Khordak and Ithai Wapokpi.
The DGP further assured of extending financial assistance from the side of Police Department to underprivileged students of the area.
The function was also attended by Thoubal SSP Clay Khongsai and Bishnupur SP K Jayenta.