Ukhrul: Manipur Police has strongly refuted recent remarks made by Retired Lieutenant General PC Nair, former Director General of Assam Rifles, regarding the Manipur police force, calling the comments “unfounded, unreasonable, irresponsible, and baseless.”
The police addressed the issue during a press conference held at Manipur Police Headquarters, Babupara, on Tuesday. Briefing the media, Manipur Police IG I.K. Muivah condemned Retd. Lt. Gen. Nair’s comments made during an interview with News Nine, where he claimed, “There is no Manipur Police; there is Meitei Police, Kuki Police.”
IG Muivah emphasized that Manipur Police comprises personnel from all communities across the state, dismissing any notion of division along ethnic or communal lines. He criticized Nair’s comments as misleading and lacking an understanding of the situation.
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Regarding the ongoing protests in the state, IG Muivah called for peaceful demonstrations and urged the public to avoid engaging in violence. He noted that in recent rallies, some miscreants had attempted to provoke violent confrontations, which could escalate tensions.
The police warned against instigators on social media and in public, cautioning that strict action would be taken against anyone inciting violence. Manipur Police IG (Administration) K. Jayanta and IG (Intelligence) Kabib K. were also present at the press conference.
Press Statement from Manipur Police issued on September 10 states:-
- P.C Nair (Retd) Lt. Gen. In interview to News Nine “There is no Manipur Police There is Meitei Police, Kuki Police”.
- It is unfortunate that he commented in that way. We condemn it.
- It was misleading, misguiding, poorly judged and it shows lack of understanding.
- Hasby, Shri Shivakanta etc
- There are Drones and it was dropping Bombs, Officers from Manipur Police, who were on duty on 1st Sept at Koutruk in I/W have seen it. And recovered some bombs which are manufactured precisely.
We have a drone recovered from nearby area.
- The Pompi is modified and improved to attack long distances as rockets and mortars.
- There are reports of students protest in Imphal, Thoubal and nearby surrounding areas. Yesterday, in some places miscreants have instigated to make it into violent protest. Police has used some force and controlled it. We request, fervently appeal all that, pls don’t take law in hands and instigate violence. We request public and students to ensure that whenever they go for peaceful rally or sit in protest, not to allow any instigators in their group.
We also warn instigators in social media and in ground that strict action will be taken against them.
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