Tengnoupal, July 25, 2026: Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on Friday visited Tengnoupal district to assess the security situation in the sensitive border region. He was accompanied by the Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order). The visit focused on strengthening policing, improving inter-agency coordination, and reviewing operational preparedness.
Tengnoupal is a strategically important border district predominantly inhabited by the Kuki community, along with other groups. Located along the India-Myanmar border, the district has remained a key area for border management, trade through Moreh, and security operations, making regular high-level reviews crucial for maintaining stability.
During a meeting at the Tengnoupal District Police headquarters, the DGP reviewed the overall law and order scenario. Police sources said he directed officers to intensify operations against anti-national elements, speed up investigation of pending cases, and strengthen the drive against narcotics. He also emphasized the need for recovery of illegal arms and ammunition to ensure lasting peace in the border district.
Later, the DGP visited Moreh town, the key border trade hub along the India-Myanmar border. There, he interacted with representatives of diverse communities residing in Moreh, including Tamil, Kuki, Nepali and Meitei Pangal, along with members of various Civil Society Organisations. The interaction aimed at understanding local concerns and fostering community cooperation for peace.
The DGP also held a high-level security review with the Commandants of 36 Assam Rifles and 3 Assam Rifles, besides officers of Manipur Police Commandos. The meeting discussed border management, operational readiness and the current threat perception. He stressed that sustained synergy among Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and Central Armed Police Forces is crucial for securing the international border.
As part of the visit, Mukesh Singh inspected Gate No. 1 and Gate No. 2 in Moreh, the official international border crossing points. He reviewed the deployment pattern, frisking procedures and security arrangements to prevent smuggling, illegal infiltration and cross-border crimes.
On his way back from Moreh, the DGP stopped at Kwatha, one of the remotest Meitei villages in the district. He interacted with villagers and listened to their grievances related to security and connectivity. He also met personnel of District Police, CAPFs and Assam Rifles stationed in the village and appreciated their service in difficult terrain.
Police said the visit is part of the state police leadership’s ongoing outreach to border districts to boost morale of forces on the ground and reassure local residents. The DGP reiterated the commitment of Manipur Police to maintain peace, ensure rule of law and protect all communities through coordinated action with security agencies.
