Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh visits Senapati, holds key stakeholder interactions
Imphal, June 7
As part of his ongoing assessment of the prevailing situation in the state, Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh visited Senapati district on Sunday and held a series of interactions with security personnel and civil society organisations.
During the visit, the DGP first met with officers of the Manipur Police and later interacted with officials of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to review the security situation and gather ground-level inputs.
He also held discussions with representatives of the Naga People's Organisation (NPO), Senapati District Students' Association (SDSA), and Senapati District Women's Association (SDWA), who shared their concerns and perspectives on the prevailing situation in the region.
The DGP further interacted with representatives of the United Naga Council (UNC), All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), and Naga Women's Union (NWU) as part of his efforts to gain a broader understanding of issues affecting the district.
Accompanied by senior police officials, including the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), the DGP sought first-hand information and feedback from both security agencies and civil society organisations.
The visit comes on the seventh day since Mukesh Singh assumed charge as the Director General of Police, Manipur. Following the meetings in Senapati, he has proceeded to the Mao Police Station, where he will stay overnight before continuing his engagements.
Earlier on Saturday, in a different part of the state, protesters blocked the Imphal-Dimapur road along National Highway-2 at Namdilong village gate, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of six Naga civilians who were allegedly abducted by armed Kuki militants from Leilon Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi District on May 13, 2026.
The protest was organised by the Koubrou Range Liangmei Women's Union, with demonstrators raising slogans demanding justice and accusing both the State and Central governments of failing to take adequate action to rescue the remaining hostages.
The protesters warned that they would continue their agitation until the six hostages are released or their whereabouts are officially confirmed.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, some genuine ground-level engagement! Visiting Senapati and interacting with NPO, SDSA, SDWA, UNC, ANSAM, NWU—these are the real stakeholders. But why is the DGP staying overnight at Mao Police Station? Hope he's planning a deeper assessment, not just ticking boxes. The protesters blocking NH-2 show how frustrated people are. Justice delayed is justice denied.
While I appreciate the DGP's proactive approach, I'm skeptical. He's been in office only 7 days—this seems like a rushed PR move. The real test will be whether these interactions lead to tangible outcomes. The abduction of six Naga civilians by armed Kuki militants is alarming. Why hasn't the state government taken more decisive action? Enough of band-aid solutions.
Manipur's security situation is complex—ethnic tensions, militant groups, civilian grievances. The DGP meeting Naga organisations shows he's trying to build trust. But what about dialogue with Kuki groups? The abduction issue needs a multi-pronged approach. Also, women's groups like Koubrou Range Liangmei Women's Union protesting is a strong signal. Hope the authorities listen.
I'm from Manipur, and I can tell you—people are tired of empty promises. The DGP visiting Senapati is fine, but what about the root causes? Land disputes, identity politics, lack of development. The abduction of six civilians is a symptom of a deeper crisis. Until the government addresses the underlying issues, these visits are just symbolic. 😞
S Sneha F