MIZORAM POLICE

NEWSLETTER

MESSAGE FROM DGP Dear Colleagues,

A very warm wishes to the Mizoram Police and the people of Mizoram. Indeed, it is a privilege to serve the people of Mizoram in the maintenance of law and order in the state.

The rapid progress in technology, specially in Social Media posed a big challenge on policing. In addition, safety of women and children, internal security of the state and welfare of the police personnel have and will always remain the primary concern of me and the Police department.

Various new initiatives have been taken on the training front. New training facilities have been created, (1) Conference hall at SP Aizawl office complex and (2) Training Hall at DIG Training building. A special Training Funds have been sanctioned, various in-services courses have been conducted for the benefits of police personnel on diverse topics such as women related laws, child protection and various criminal law amendments. A special training to plug acquittals in NDP&S Act and other special report cases have also been started.

Community outreach programs like strengthening of Village Defense Party, Marathon/run for fun, Painting competitions for school children on police themes, road safety education at schools by traffic police, motorcycle patrolling with public participations are some of the schemes launched to build good police public relations. A joint action with Excise department, Central YMA (the largest NGO in Mizoram) against drugs for prevention and control of drug abuse has been launched in a massive way for safety and health of our youth. A lot of good works have been done by Mizoram Police in the past months. Huge amount of arms and ammunitions, drugs etc have been seized. As a welfare measure, an MOU have been signed with SBI to extend Insurance cover and other benefits to police personnel who are having salary account with SBI. Construction of new building of Police headquarters, new police station building, repair of old structures and residential accommodations have been started to improve the working and living conditions of the forces.

Mizoram Police have and always will strive to be more responsive and service oriented to serve all sections of society and will build good police public relationship so as to maintain peace and order for quicker development of Mizoram.

I heartily convey my best wishes to all members of Mizoram Police and look forward to your valuable cooperations and participations in policing to usher a crime free Mizoram.

(THIANGHLIMA PACHUAU)

Patron Sh. Thianghlima Pachuau, DGP Editorial Board Sh. Zorammawia, IGP Sh. C. Laldina, DIG(Training) Sh. Prem Nath, AIG(Traning) Sh. R.Lalbiakkima, DySP, MPRO

ISSUE No.6 (July 2015 – January 2017)

Pu.R.Lalzirliana, Hon’ble Home Minister of Mizoram inaugurated Aizawl City Surveillance (CCTV) Central Control Room on 11th November, 2016

Joint Operation against Drugs by Police, Excise & Narcotics and YMA (NGO) kicked off on 05.08.2016

NEWS OF MIZORAM POLICE POLICE COMMEMORATION DAY was observed on 21st Oct 2016 at Martyr's Memorial stone at 1st Battalion Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) Complex, Aizawl. DGP Pu Thianghlima Pachuau IPS and senior Police Officers laid wreath at the Martry's Memorials. Tributes were paid to 473 police who laid down their lives while discharging duty across the country.

KICK-OFF PROGRAMME OF JOINT OPERATION AGAINST DRUGS by Police, Excise & Narcotics and Central YMA (Young Mizo Association) was held on 05.08.2016 at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl. Pu R.Lalzirliana, Minister – Home, Excise & Narcotics graced the function as Chief Guest. Huge amount of seized drugs were disposed at 3rd MAP Complex, Mualpui on the same day as a sign of Zero Tolerance to Drugs in Mizoram.

1ST LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION was held on 12.08.2016 at the Training Hall of SCRB (CID Crime). Pu Thianghlima Pachuau, IPS, DGP Mizoram inaugurated the Exhibition which was organized with a view to generate awareness among Mizoram Police personnel on latest technological developments.

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NEWS OF MIZORAM POLICE 1ST CHIEF MINISTER’S CONFERENCE WITH POLICE OFFICIALS OF MIZORAM was held at GS Arya Mess, PHQ on 19th August 2016. At this occasion, Pu Zorammawia IPS, IGP made a presentation about the good works done by the police and the areas which require government’s attention for capacity building of police. Honorable Pu Lal Thanhawla CM, Mizoram and Honorable Pu R.Lalzirliana, Home minister addressed the officers and took note of related issues.

Pu.R.Lalzirliana, Hon’ble Home Minister of Mizoram graced Passing out parade of 66th Batch of Recruit Constable as Chief Guest at PTS Thenzawl on 12th December 2016. Sixty four(64) Constables from Aizawl DEF, CID(SB), MPRO, 5th IR Bn successfully completed their basic training course and took oath for service to the society.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on 30th September, 2016 between Mizoram police and State Bank of India (SBI) regarding salary accounts in SBI and to accure insurance and other related benefits to police personnels in case of accident and other eventualities.

Inauguration of training hall with a capacity of 30 seats at DIG Training office complex PHQ on 6th May, 2016 by Pu Thianghlima Pachuau IPS, DGP. Striving to augment training facility.

Pu Thianghlima Pachuau IPS, DGP Mizoram inaugurating multi-utility Conference Hall at office complex of SP Aizawl on 8th June 2016.

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Peace Talk: Representatives of Government of Mizoram and HPC(D) had a 3 (three) round of Peace Dialogue on 10th August 2016, 5 – 6th October 2016 and on 16th Dec 2016 at Aizawl . During the talk, 3 nos of AK-47 Rifle, 1 no of INSAS Rifle, 4 nos of 9mm Pistol along with ammunitions and magazines snatched away by HPC(D) from Mizoram Police were handed over to Govt. of Mizoram.

Laying of Foundation Stone : Hon’ble Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla laid foundation stone of PHQ Building at Shivaji Tillah, Khatla, Aizawl on 15th March 2016. (Pic below right – On-going construction of the PHQ Building)

XVII Mizoram Police Sports Meet 2016 was successfully held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium under the aegis of Mizoram Police Sports & Cultural Control Board during 21st – 25th November, 2016. All the units and battalions in and outside Mizoram were grouped into twelve (12) contingents and competed in different events. Central Range Contingent consisting of Aizawl District and Traffic Police bagged Championship Trophy by winning 13 Gold, 10 Silver and 6 Bronze medals.

VARIOUS SEIZURES MADE BY MIZORAM POLICE DURING JULY 2015 – JAN 2017

DRUGS & PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES

S/N NAME OF DRUGS SEIZED QUANTITY

1 Heroin 6.004 Kgs 2 Ganja 329.855 Kgs 3 Tramadex & Cod-Sure 10 strips, 92 bottles

4 Alprozolam 1740 tabs

5 Opium 1.25 Kgs

6 Pseudoephedrine 189.85

7 Sipla 3800 caps

8 Trimadole 18 capsules

9 Meth-Amphetamine 22.13 Kgs

SEIZURE OF GOLD: On 13th October 2016 based on secret information, Champhai District recovered 150 pieces of Gold Biscuits at Khankawn Checkgate from illegal possession of Pu Vanmalsawma (30) S/o Tlanlawma of Zonuam, Myanmar P/A Dinthar Veng, Aizawl which were concealed under the front seats of Maruti 800 B/R No. ML-05-7345 driven by the accused person. The concealed gold and vehicle was seized and the suspect Pu Vanmalsawma has been arrested. Weight of the 150 pieces of Gold Biscuit is 24.815 Kgs and its value is estimated at Rs. 81,889,500/- (Rupees eight Crore 18 Lakhs eight nine thousand and five hundred) (Approx).

EXPLOSIVE / IEDs SEIZED Sl. No Name Quantity

1 Detonator 800 pieces 2 Fuse wire/Cortex 9 coils 3 Gelatine (sticks) 748 sticks 4 Pelette (Local made) 321 nos. 5 Caps 24 nos. 6 Lathode Grenade Launcher 1 no. 7 Lathode Grenade 10 nos. 8 Hand Grenade 2 nos.

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Seized Drugs

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ARMS/AMMUNITIONS/MAGAZINES SEIZED S/N Name No. of

Factory made

No. of Local made

No. of Ammns

No. of Mag

1 .22 Pistol/Revolver/Rifle 4 2 2 - 2 .303 Rifle 2 - 13 1 3 .38 Revolver - - 1 - 4 9mm Carbine/Pistol 2 - 13 1 5 DBBL/SBBL 5 1 110 - 6 Local made Gun/Rifle - 5 - - 7 AK-47/56 15 - 681 24 8 SLR (7.62mm) - - 1388 - 9 LMG 5.56 mm - - 553 -

10 M-4 A 1 Carbine 2 - 10 - 11 .65 mm Ammunition - - - - 12 M-3 Rifle 2 - - 3 13 M-16 Rifle 2 - 237 2 14 M-11 Rifle 1 - - 2 15 G-3 Rifle 1 - 92 3

Seized Arms and Ammunitions

Huge cache of Arms & Ammunition seized: Joint operation party of 1st AR and Siaha Police against suspected Cadres of Arakan Liberation Army (ALA) at the outskirt of Lomasu Village along the Indo-Myanmar border nabbed 8 (eight) ALA Cadres of Myanmar and seized weapons and ammunition (1) Lathode Gren launcher – 1 no. (2) AK-56 Assault rifle – 1 no. (3) M-16 Assault rifle – 2 nos. (4) M11 Assault rifle – 1 no. (5) G-3 rifle – 1 no. (6) Lathode Gren – 10 nos. (7) 5M-16 ammns. – 237 rds . (8) 7. 62mm AK-56 amns – 176 rds. (9) Hand Gren Chinese – 2 nos. (10) Binocular – 1 no. (11) Hand held Radio set – 2 nos. (12) M-16 Rifle Magazine – 5 nos. (13) AK-56 Assault rifle magazine – 2 nos. (14) G-3 Rifle amns. – 92 rds. (15) G-3 Rifle magazine – 3 nos. (16) M-11 Assault rifle magazine – 2 nos.

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SP, Siaha organized Painting Competition on the Theme ‘India Republic Day’ at Don Bosco School Auditorium on 24th January, 2017 for Middle School, High School and Higher Secondary levels. More than 160 students participated in the competition.

COMMUNITY POLICING

Siaha District organized a ‘Training of local Youth for recruitment into Indian Army’ on 10.8.2015 at GHSS Field, with special invitees from Assam Rifles and CJM, Siaha Court. The Training was attended by more than 200 youths. Lunglei District also organized such programme on 10th Oct 2015 in coordination with AR and BSF. 243 youths participated.

Champhai District TANPUITU Motor Cycle Patrolling was launched on 31.7.2015. It is a mobile Motor Cycle patrolling party manned by two Police Personnel equipped with arms and mobile phone No. 7085644019 capable of using facebook and whatsapp applications. The Motor Cycle perform patrolling within Champhai Town round the clock for prevention of crime and for prompt and easy access of Police help. Facebook Group’ TANPUITU’ and whatsapp group on the same name was created for making complaints from general public and officials of Champhai District. The scheme is very much appreciated and supported by public and and crime rate in the district has dropped since the launch of TANPUITU.

Road Safety Awareness Campaign was launched for public through print media, electronic media and local cable network in the form of publicity by means of live phone-in discussion and talks available in Aizawl city.

Road Safety Awareness Campaign was conducted by Traffic Police in coordination with Transport Department in selected Schools and Colleges in Aizawl city.

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COMMUNITY POLICING Felicitation function for honouring Mt.Everest summitter Miss Lalrintluangi (21 years old ) organized at Vaivakawn Police Station under Aizawl District on 20.6.2016

Felicitation programme for honouring renowned national footballer Jeje Lalpekhlua held on 29.6.2016 at Hnahthial Police Station under Lunglei District. Jeje was recently felicitated by FPAI as 'Player of the year" in 2016.

Anti human trafficking awareness campaign by CID Crime officers was conducted in various schools

SP Aizawl initiated concept of Public suggestion and complaints and a mechanism for their redressal. Number of Complaint Boxes have been installed at SP Aizawl Office, Aizawl PS, Bawngkawn PS, Kulikawn PS, Vaivakawn PS and Zonuam OP to entertain any grievances or complaint against the service of Police from the Civilian.

Martyrs’ Day : On 21st October 2016, special local functions were organized at various Schools across the state to pay homage to martyrs of Mizoram Police at their former schools (alma mater).

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TRAINING AND NEW INITIATIVES In the year 2016, Mizoram police adopted a resolution to train 100% posted strength at least for 3 days in a year to refresh and update the knowledge and skills of the force personnels. With augmentation of funds for training, a number of new refresher courses were initiated. The gap in training infrastructure has been analyzed and steps planned for systematic augmentation of capacity. Besides basic training courses at PTS Thenzawl, approved refresher courses have been conducted at District headquarters of eight districts, eight battalion, PHQ training facility and at respective headquarters of Traffic, Crime, Special branch, wireless and security unit.

Riot Mock Drill practice organized by SP Aizawl at AR Ground, Aizawl on 24th January,

Law and Order drill and tactics training at 2nd IR Bn, Khawzawl.

Mizoram Police Wives Welfare Association (MPWWA) established in 1998 with a motto “Be a blessing to others” observed their Raising Day on 11th Oct 2016 at GS Arya Mess, PHQ. The association, through their Tailoring Training Centres established at PHQ and at all Battalion Headquarters have been helping unmotivated children (mostly school dropouts) of police families to become economically independent by imparting free Tailoring skills, in addition to many other welfare and charity works being done by them for the benefits of the underprivileged police families.

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NEW INITIATIVES

Free Clinic Checkup and counseling organized for police family of 3rd Battalion MAP

Regular PT and fitness exercises being organized regularly at 1st IR Battalion, Mualvum

Investigation kit fully equipped with digital weighing machine, brass seal, candle, cello tape, markers, scissors, writing board, handbooks on relevant laws, important court ruling etc apart from packing materials required for narcotic cases are being distributed to the selected Police Stations under Aizawl Distict

Inter-State Friendly Football match between Assam Police (Dholai PS) and Mizoram Police (Vairengte PS) played on 15th Aug 2016 at Dholai BNMP HS School Playground, Assam was graced by Parimal Suklabaidya Hon'ble Minister PWD, Fishery & Excise, Govt. of Assam.

Wild wood Park created by 1st MAP for their personnels and police family as stress reliever.

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Emphasis on cleanliness (Swachhata) in Battalion Complex 1st IR.

Blacktopping of internal link road within in 4th IR Battalion Complex by Self help basis (Shramdan)

Construction of new barracks with Toilet Block by Self help basis, matching ecological requirements at 4th IR Battalion Complex, Luangpawl.

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A number of bird nests kept on branches of trees within 1st IR battalion complex, to maintain Ecological balance and increase biodiversity within the complex.

Yoga training regularly practised at Physical & Stress Management Centres established at all 8 Districts.

Inter-District Meeting among SPs of Mamit – Mizoram, North Tripura and Karimganj – Assam was held at Kanhmun, Mizoram on 4th August 2016,

MEDALS / AWARDS

A. President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service 1). Shershing Thapa MPS, Dy. CO 2nd Bn. MAP Independence Day 2015 2). LT Hrangchal IPS, DIG(Northern Range) Independence Day 2016 3). C.Laldina IPS, DIG(Hqrs) Republic Day 2017

B. President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service 1). Insptr. R.Vanlalduata of Aizawl DEF Independence Day 2015 2). Insptr. HC Sangzuala of 1st Bn. MAP Independence Day 2015 3). C.Lalzahngoa MPS, SP Kolasib Independence Day 2016 4). C.Lalnunmawia MPS, SP Mamit Independence Day 2016 5). Zosangliana MPS, SP Lunglei Independence Day 2016 6). Zoramsanga Ralte MPS, A/C, 1st Bn MAP Independence Day 2016 7). C.Lalremliana, Inspector of Police, PHQ Independence Day 2016 8). Prem Nath IPS, AIG (Training) Republic Day 2017 9). C.Lalrohlua MPS, DySP(Hqrs), Aizawl DEF Republic Day 2017 10). Vanlalbiaka Joute, Inspector of Police Republic Day 2017

C. Governor's Gold Medal 1). C/139 Lalthangzela of Aizawl PS Independence Day 2015 2). C/43 C.Lalropuia of Aizawl PS Independence Day 2015 3). Lalthakima, Inspector of Armed Police, 5th IR Bn Republic Day 2016 4). C/93 VLMS Dawngliana of Traffic Police Republic Day 2016 5). C/60 B.Zorempuia of Aizawl PS Republic Day 2016 6). C/117 Joseph Laltlankima of 2nd MAP Republic Day 2016

Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training for the year 2016

Zochama, Inspector of Police & Chief Drill Instructor, Police Training School (PTS), Thenzawl

Const. Ngurlianzuala Sailo of 3rd Bn. MAP (pic - below left) won Gold medal in the 1st National Muay Boran Championship 2015 held during 7–8 Nov 2015 at Mysore, Karnataka. Const. ZD Lalrinsanga of 3rd Bn. MAP (pic - below right) won Gold medals in the Muay Thai India Federation Cup 2016 held during 18–20 February 2016 at Poinsur Gymkhana, Mumbai & in the MINF Senior National Muaythai Championship 2016 held during 17– 20 Oct 2016 at Indore, M.P.

HC(Opr) Lalmuanpuia of MPRO and Const. Lalramngeni of MPRO won Silver and Bronze medals respectively for Mizoram Police in the 64th All India Police Wrestling Cluster (Boxing) 2015 held from 7th – 11th December, 2015 at Madhuban, Haryana.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS Mizoram Police Department was declared the overall Champion after winning Gold – 9, Silver – 6, Bronze - 8 medals in the 29th Annual Mizoram Civil Services Sports Meet 2016 held during 23rd – 26th August, 2016.

ASI (Fitter) Lalthanzuala of MPRO (Pic below left) & HC(Opr) Lalmuanawma of MPRO won Gold Medals in the 45+ Mixed Doubles & 35+ Men Singles respectively in the 40th Indian Masters (Veteran) National Badminton Championship 2015-2016 held during 1st – 6th March, 2016 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Const. C.Vanlalhuma & PC VL.Remtluanga won medals for India in the 2nd Bhutan International Taekwondo Championship 2016 & 1st International Taekwondo Poomsae Championship held at Thimphu, Bhutan during 20 – 22 May, 2016.

Medal winners for Mizoram Police in the 9th All India Police Badminton Championship 2016 held at Shillong during 19 – 21 September, 2016:- 1) H.Ramthlengliana SP Security - Gold (45+ Veteran Singles) 2) C.Lalzahngoa SP Kolasib & C.Lalruaia CO 2nd MAP - Gold (45+ Veteran Doubles) 3) Lalbiakthanga Khiangte AIG-II & H.Ramthlengliana SP Security - Silver (45+ Veteran Doubles) 4) C.Laldina DIG (Trg) - Gold (55+ Veteran Singles) 5) C.Lalruaia CO 2nd MAP & K. Lalengpuii - Gold (Mixed Doubles) 6) Mizoram Police Badminton Team won Silver (Team Category)

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Mizoram Police contingent participated in Ceremonial Parade for the Celebration of the 70th India Independence day in Manipur held at Imphal on 15.8.2016.

Meghalaya Police contingent participated in Ceremonial Parade for the Celebration of the 70th India Independence day held at AR Ground, Aizawl on 15.8.2016.

TRANSFER, RETIREMENT & PROMOTION NEWS

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NOTABLE TRANSFERS: • Ajay Khasyap IPS(1985) from Director ACB, Mizoram to Delhi on 3.5.2016 • LH Shanliana IPS(1998) from Arunachal Pradesh to Director ACB, Mizoram on 8.7.2016 • SD Misra IPS(2006) from Delhi to SP Siaha on 20.10.2015 • Deepak Gauri IPS(2011) from Delhi to ADC to Governor of Mizoram on 30.3.2016 • Prem Nath IPS(2005) from Delhi to AIG(Trg) Mizoram on 19.5.2016 • Dr.Mahesh Chand Bhardwaj IPS(2007) from Delhi to AIG(Modernization) on 22.8.2016 • Abhisek Dhania IPS(2012) from Delhi to SP Mamit on 29.8.2016 • Brijendra Kumar Yadav IPS(2010) from Delhi to SP Champhai on 1.9.2016 • Ammendra Kumar Singh IPS(2005) from AIG(TRG) Mizoram to Chhattisgarh on 9.3.2016 • Rajendra Prasad Meena IPS(2010) from SP Champhai to Delhi on 31.8.2016 • Neeraj Thakur IPS(1994) from Himachal Pradesh to Mizoram on 21.2.2017

PROMOTION: • L.T Hrangchal IPS(1999) Promoted to IGP Grade on 14.2.2017 • Joseph Lalchhuana IPS(2003) promoted to Selection Grade on 1.1.2016 • C.Laldina IPS(2003) promoted to Selection Grade on 1.1.2016

RETIREMENT: • L.T Hrangchal IPS on 28.2.2017 • Lalhruaia MPS on 28.2.2017 • Thanchungnunga MPS on 28.2.2017 • AA Lasker DySP(Mechc) on 31.1.2017 • Lalniliani, DySP(M) on 28.2.2017 • Zoramsangi, DySP(M) on 28.2.2017 • Zohminga Zote MPS on 29.12.2016 • PC.Lalrinmawia MPS on 29.2.2016 • Lalzuimawia MPS on 30.9.2016 • SB Thapa MPS on 31.5.2016 • P.Lalzuala PS on 30.11.2015 • Tuanpu MPS on 31.12.2015

Pu LT Hrangchal IPS, IGP receiving Memento from Pu Thianghlima Pachuau IPS, DGP during Farewell Function held for retiring Senior Officers on 28.02.2017.

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A team of Kohima Traffic Police, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila personnel, Kohima Municipal Council, All Nagaland Taxi Association and Kohima City Bus Owners' Union on exposure trip cum study tour to Aizawl City, mainly aimed at studying the efficient management and enforcement of Aizawl City Traffic during 13 – 15th Oct 2016 .

Chief Guest of Closing Ceremony of XVII Mizoram Police Sports Meet 2016 Pu Zorammawia IPS, IGP presenting overall Champion Trophy to Central Range Contingent Convener Pu Lalhuliana Fanai, SP Aizawl.

XVII MPSM 2016 Best Female Athlete HC R. Lalnunhlimi of Central Range (3 Gold and 1 Silver) & Best Male Athlete Const. Lalbiakhlua of 1st Bn MAP (4 Gold and 1 Bronze)

Voluntary Blood Donation Camp held at MPRO on 29th Nov 2016

5676 tablets of Methamphetamine (R-7) (value of Rs 6,84,000/- as per prevailing local market) seized on 17th Nov 2016 by Aizawl District Special Branch (DSB).

Siaha Marathon 2016 with a theme ‘Anti-Drugs / Anti-Tobacco’ organized by SP Siaha conducted on 24th Sep 2016. More than 500 students from various schools have participated.