TODAY -
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 02 2010:
Former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir and retired Director General of SSB, Gopal Sharma would assume office of the Security Advisor to the Chief Minister of Manipur tomorrow.
In line with the suggestion of the Union Home Ministry, the State Cabinet agreed on appointing a Security Advisor to the Chief Minister.
Subsequently, the State Government nominated retired IPS officer Gopal Sharma for the post for a period of one year.
Talking to media persons after his arrival at Tulihal Airport here at 12.30 pm today, Gopal Sharma said he would formally take charge of the office of Security Advisor tomorrow.
|
"Until then, I'm a common man like you", he said.
"I believe I can extend some help for the welfare of the people of Manipur.
The duty assigned to me is to advise the Chief Minister on security related matters", Gopal said.
He said he would try to advise the Chief Minister at the best level based on his experience over the years.
On being asked what he would do first regarding the prevailing security situation, Sharma quipped, "I have just arrived.
First, I would observe and assess the situation".
According to the terms and conditions of his appointment, Sharma, besides advising the Chief Minister on security related matters, may visit police stations and submit a report to the Govt about what is needed in the police stations.
He would also be entitled to all the benefits he enjoyed at his last place of posting.
Notably, the Home Ministry recommended names of five retired IPS officers.
An office chamber in Old Secretariat has been designated as his office.
* Comments posted by users in this discussion thread and other parts of this site are opinions of the individuals posting them (whose user ID is displayed alongside) and not the views of e-pao.net. We strongly recommend that users exercise responsibility, sensitivity and caution over language while writing your opinions which will be seen and read by other users. Please read a complete Guideline on using comments on this website.
HEADLINES - 03, APR 2010
SPORTS - 03, APR 2010
LATEST IN E-PAO.NET
Jump Start
DBS Imphal SubSite |
Readers Mail |
Editorials |
Education Announcements |
Essay |
Exclusive Event |
Flash - Audio Visual |
Incidents |
LFS Imphal SubSite |
News Timeline |
Poetry |
Opinion |
Sports |
Rock Concert |
RSS |
Top Stories |
Wathi Jugai