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Manipur Governor Awards Security Forces for Upholding Law and Order

From Hindustan Times · (36m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Security forces in Manipur were honored for their service in maintaining law and order under demanding conditions.
  • Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla presented citations to outstanding units of the Army, Assam Rifles, CRPF, BSF, BRTF, and Manipur police.
  • The governor emphasized the importance of judicious force, public confidence, and synergy between security forces and civil administration.

In Manipur, the state's security forces have been recognized for their unwavering commitment and strength in upholding peace and stability. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at the Governor's Unit Citation ceremony, lauded the armed forces for their dedication and exemplary service amidst challenging circumstances. The event celebrated the collective excellence, teamwork, and discipline of units from the Army, Assam Rifles, CRPF, BSF, BRTF, and the Manipur district police.

The security forces stood firm as pillars of strength, operating under demanding conditions while maintaining law and order and restoring a sense of security among the people.

โ€” Governor Ajay Kumar BhallaSpeaking about the challenges faced by the state and the role of security forces.

The Governor highlighted that the security forces acted as "pillars of strength," operating effectively to maintain law and order and restore a sense of security for the populace. He acknowledged the sacrifices of personnel and their families, emphasizing that their support is integral to the forces' success. The judicious and restrained use of force was noted as a key factor in strengthening public confidence and aiding the return to normalcy.

The Governor's Unit Citation recognises collective excellence, teamwork, discipline and an unwavering commitment to duty.

โ€” Governor Ajay Kumar BhallaExplaining the significance of the award.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh also commended the central and state forces for their humanitarian efforts and life-saving actions. He stressed the importance of public support and cooperation in fostering inter-community bonding. The recognition serves not only to honor the bravery and commitment of these forces but also to reinforce the ongoing efforts to ensure peace and security in the region. From a local perspective, these acknowledgments are vital for morale and for reinforcing the public's trust in the institutions tasked with their protection.

true strength lies in the judicious and restrained use of force, noting that the conduct of the forces has strengthened public confidence and aided the return of normalcy.

โ€” Governor Ajay Kumar BhallaHighlighting the responsible use of power by security forces.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.