Public advised against using police logo
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 29 2023:
The Police Department has asked the public not to use insignia/logo sticker of Manipur police on private vehicles.
In a statement, PRO, Manipur police noted that many civilians or police personnel are found pasting the Manipur Police insignia/logo stickers on their private vehicles thereby creating inconveniences to the police on duty during frisking, checking and verification.
Misuse of such insignia is punishable under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, cautioned the PRO.
It then asked public not to misuse Manipur Police insignia/logo stickers by pasting it on their private vehicles.
Imphal West district police is conducting a special drive to enforce the same in the city with immediate effect, it added.