MHA approves Rs 196.61 crore for police modernisation in Manipur

Imphal: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved Rs 196.61 crore for the modernisation of the police in Manipur, with maintaining law and order remaining the foremost priority in the ethnic violence-hit border state.

An official statement issued on Friday said that the modernisation of policing has received sustained attention. The Cyber Crime Helpline is fully operational, a Cyber Forensic Division has been established, and CCTV surveillance has been expanded to 33 remote locations.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved Rs 196.61 crore for security, mobility, forensic equipment, and smart policing initiatives, significantly enhancing police capabilities.

Police infrastructure development has also progressed, with over Rs 54 crore sanctioned for the construction and renovation of police buildings, barracks, quarters, and peace camps, 16 major projects approved under SASCI, and the inauguration of the new Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri and the Police Museum in Imphal.

During 2025–26, substantial investments were made in fire and emergency services, including the procurement of rescue equipment, the training of over 63,000 personnel and volunteers, and the conduct of more than 1,500 mock drills.

During recent floods, a timely response ensured the rescue of over 1,000 people and animals and the provision of essential services.

To meet the requirements of the new criminal laws, the Directorate of Forensic Sciences has been strengthened with mobile forensic vans, advanced laboratories, a DNA Analysis Wing, cyber forensic facilities, and enhanced manpower.

As a result, 90% of narcotics cases and 96% of long-pending crime scene investigation cases have been disposed of, marking a significant improvement in criminal justice delivery.