VDFs air issues at Raising Day event
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, March 07 2024:
Thoubal District VDF Welfare Association celebrated the 15th Raising Day of VDF at its office in Thouabl town on Thursday.
Thoubal senior SP Rakesh Balwal inaugurated the event, which was also attended by ASP (L&O) N Suraj, ASP (Ops) Wangkhomba Okramcha, RO to SSP Jotin Okram and office bearers of the association.
Speaking at the event, Rakesh Balwal hailed the contribution of VDF personnelin maintaining law and order in the district.
Similar events were also held at all police stations and outposts in the district.
At the Thoubal town event, Association's joint secretary Bikram Konsam informed that the celebration was held in their respective district units this year due to the current situation while general secretary (organisation) Santosh Likmabam drew attention of the government for inclusion of VDF personnel in its police modernisation programme.
Due to irregular issue of uniforms including caps, socks, shoes and belt, they have been facing severe inconveniences in carrying out their duties, he said.
Santosh also urged the government to increase their honorarium and issue uniforms before the election code of conduct comes into effect.