UKHRUL: The National People’s Women Front (NPWF) of the National People’s Party (NPP), Manipur State Unit, has written to the Chief Minister demanding the strengthening of the Litan Police Station to ensure effective law and order in the area.
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In the letter, the NPWF President Nonibala Sapam stated, “A recent field assessment conducted by representatives of the National People’s Party, including a visit to Litan and its surrounding areas, revealed the significant challenges confronting law enforcement agencies operating in this conflict-affected region. Based on our on-ground observations, it is evident that Litan Police Station continues to function under extremely demanding circumstances despite the difficult security environment.”
The NPWF further reported that it witnessed repeated incidents of inter-community violence, destruction of property, armed confrontation, and prolonged tensions over the past several months. Considering the strategic importance of the police station in maintaining peace and responding to emergencies, our assessment indicates that immediate strengthening of its infrastructure and operational capacity is necessary, it stated, and highlighted the following as urgent requirements:
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1. Construction of a strong and secure perimeter protection wall around the police station
2. Installation of additional defensive and surveillance infrastructure to enhance the safety of police personnel and the public.
3. Deployment of additional experienced police officers and adequately trained security personnel to reinforce the existing strength.
4. Provision of improved communication equipment, vehicles, protective gear, and other operational resources necessary for policing in a conflict-sensitive environment.
5. Strengthening of accommodation and logistical facilities to enable sustained deployment of personnel.
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Further, the NPWF stated that the police remain the first line of defence for ordinary citizens irrespective of community or ethnicity. “In a sensitive area such as Litan, a well-equipped and adequately staffed police station is essential not only for maintaining law and order but also for building public confidence, preventing escalation of violence, responding swiftly to emergencies, and facilitating peace-building efforts,” it asserted. It also added that the strengthening of the police station will serve the interests of every community residing in the area and reinforce the Government’s commitment to ensuring impartial, professional, and effective policing.
Furthermore, the front requests the Chief Minister’s office to treat this matter as urgent, conduct an immediate assessment, and upgrade the Litan Police Station with necessary infrastructure, additional manpower, and operational support.
