Manipur DGP asks police officers to strengthen anti-extortion activities

Imphal, Jul 7 (PTI) Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh on Tuesday directed police officers to step up action against extortion activities and ensure speedy investigation and disposal of pending cases, a police statement said. Singh issued the directions during a visit to the Noney District Police Headquarters, where he reviewed the law and order situation, crime scenario and operational preparedness. "During the review, the DGP emphasised maintaining law and order, strengthening anti-extortion operations, and ensuring prompt investigation and disposal of pending cases through quality investigation. He urged officers to remain proactive in curbing extortion activities," the statement said. The DGP also visited the CRPF camp at Lamdangmei in the hill district to assess the security situation in fringe areas and chaired a coordination meeting with commanding officers of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) deployed in the district. "Special emphasis was laid on ensuring adequate security for the movement of essential commodities along NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam)," it said. Later, Singh interacted with civil society leaders of Noney, assured full cooperation from the district police and appealed for continued public support in maintaining law and order and fostering lasting peace, the statement added. PTI COR MNB