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Manipur's New Security Push: How Drones and AI Will Transform Policing

Manipur's Governor has called for a tech upgrade in the state's policing. He wants drones and artificial intelligence tools to be used for better surveillance. This direction came after a high-level meeting reviewed national security recommendations. The focus is on creating a more robust system to tackle various threats.

Key Points: Manipur Governor Bhalla Directs Police on Drone, AI Surveillance

  • Governor Bhalla emphasizes hands-on training for police to use new tech effectively
  • Meeting focused on implementing outcomes of the national DGPs conference in Raipur
  • Priority areas include counter-terrorism, drug control, and women's safety
  • DGP Rajiv Singh briefed on PM Modi and HM Shah's key security recommendations
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Manipur Guv directs police to enhance surveillance using drones, AI tools

Governor Ajay Bhalla orders Manipur police to boost surveillance with drones and AI tools, following key recommendations from the national DGPs conference.

"Reiterating the nation’s commitment towards a drug-free society, the Governor directed the police administration to strengthen surveillance through state-of-the-art technologies, including drones and artificial intelligence-based tools. - Official Statement"

Imphal, Dec 15

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on Monday, directed the police administration to strengthen surveillance through state-of-the-art technologies, including drones and AI-based tools.

A Lok Bhavan official said that the Governor chaired a state-level conference of the Home and Police Departments at Lok Bhavan in Imphal.

Governor Bhalla, a former Union Home Secretary, during the discussion in the meeting also emphasised hands-on training and capacity building of police personnel.

The meeting focused on disseminating key outcomes of the DGsP/IGsP (Director Generals of Police/Inspector Generals of Police) Conference 2025 held at Raipur in Chhattisgarh from November 28 to 30.

During the Monday's conference, Manipur Director General of Police Rajiv Singh briefed the Governor on recommendations made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Referring to the DGsP/IGsP conference, the Manipur DGP highlighted priority areas such as strengthening law and order, counter-terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre), disaster management and civil defence, enhanced use of forensics, women's safety, managing mass agitations, and the roadmap for bringing back Indian fugitives.

DGP Singh also shared insights from thematic discussions led by the Prime Minister Modi on 'Drug-Free India' and by the Union Home Minister Shah on national security.

Reiterating the nation's commitment towards a drug-free society, the Governor directed the police administration to strengthen surveillance through state-of-the-art technologies, including drones and artificial intelligence-based tools.

He also emphasised hands-on training and capacity building of police personnel.

The Monday's conference was attended by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, Additional Director Generals of Police, Inspector Generals of Police, Deputy Inspector Generals of Police, and Superintendents of Police from all 16 districts of Manipur.

The 60th All India Conference of DGs and IGs was held in Chhattisgarh's capital on November 28-30.

Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval attended the three-day national conference, where key discussions were held on internal security, emerging threats and challenges.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on women's safety and a drug-free society. These are critical issues for the youth in the Northeast. Technology can be a great enabler if implemented with the right intent and transparency.
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I hope this doesn't become another tool for excessive surveillance on common citizens. The focus should remain squarely on criminals and anti-national elements. Capacity building is key.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Manipur, I can see how technology could help in disaster management in those hilly terrains. Integrating AI for early warnings could save lives. The holistic approach mentioned is impressive.
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Karthik V
Bringing back Indian fugitives is a bold priority. Using tech to track them down is the need of the hour. A strong message needs to be sent that you cannot escape Indian law. Jai Hind!
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Nikhil C
The proof will be in the implementation. We have seen many conferences and directives. The real test is whether this leads to a tangible improvement in the ground situation for the people of Manipur. Fingers crossed.

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