this vision, mission and goal. Various sensational heinous cases have been worked out during the past six months, law and order situation is under control and sincere efforts are made by Traffic police of Aizawl city to provide smooth flow of traffic. Huge seizures of illegal arms, ammunition and various contraband drugs have been made by the Mizoram Police. Efforts are being made for creation of more infrastructures by making new police station buildings, offices and housing for the staff. Police modernization projects are being implemented at a fast pace, CCTNS project is at an advanced stage and in house training of police personnel is taken up in the right earnest. Mizoram Police has also created SDRF for making Mizoram safe towards disasters. Our SDRF is deployed regularly to handle landslides and other natural disasters occurring in Mizoram.

However, we will have to be ready and prepared to face new challenges. The world is changing at a fast pace and criminals are adopting modern technology to commit crime and to evade arrest. Therefore, Mizoram police has to rise to the occasion to tackle such crimes and criminals. Professional, proactive and community policing is the need of the hour. Respect of human rights and dignity of the individuals whether subordinates or public should be adhered to.

I am quite confident that our officers and men will rise up to these challenges and make Mizoram a better, safer and more peaceful state through their professional competence, humanitarian values and training. I convey my best wishes to all and feel delighted in presenting this new issue of the Mizoram Police Newsletter in your hands.

Jai Hind!

(Dharmendra Kumar)

NEWSLETTER

THE MIZORAM POLICE

Patron Sh. Dharmendra Kumar, DGP

Editorial Board Sh. Thianghlima Pachuau, ADGP Sh. Zorammawia, IGP Sh. Vivek Kishore, DIG(Trg) Sh. R.Lalbiakkima, Dy.SP, MPRO

ISSUE NO – 5 (January – June 2015)

MESSAGE OF DGP, MIZORAM

Sh. Lal Thanhawla, Chief Minister; Sh. R.Lalzirliana, Home Minister and Sh. Dharmendra Kumar IPS, DGP(M) paying their last respects to the brave martyrs of Mizoram Police who laid down their lives while performing official duty on 28.03.2015

Senior Police Officers paying their homage to the Martyrs

Dear Colleagues,

Mizoram police is committed to achieve its mission to provide efficient, transparent, humane, service oriented and people friendly police administration. We have been striving hard to achieve

On 29.03.2015 at 8:00 AM, a funeral was held at the Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) First Battalion headquarters in Aizawl with full police honours for the three Mizoram policemen who were gunned down during an ambush near Zokhawthiang Village (at Mizoram’s northern border with Assam and Manipur) on 28.03.2015.

Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, his cabinet colleagues, legislators, Chief Secretary Lalmalsawma, DGP(M) Sh.Dharmendra Kumar and other senior Police officials and families of the departed martyrs paid their last respects by laying wreaths.

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NEWS OF MIZORAM POLICE

FUNERAL HELD WITH FULL POLICE HONOURS FOR THE THREE BRAVE MARTYRS OF MIZORAM POLICE

Policemen during the funeral service (Absush Parade) held for their slain colleagues.

SAFE RETURN OF KIDNAPPED PERSONS FROM NLFT/BDFM

On 02.02.2015, a combined group of suspected NLFT and BDFM ultras carrying sophisticated arms intercepted a truck belonging to BRTF 481 RMPL and a Motor Bike 7 Kms away from Tuipuibari and 50 Kms from West Phaileng. The militants took 22 persons boarding the vehicle and motor bike as hostages. Later 20 of them were released, but (1) Hukum Singh (51yrs) JE and (2) Thangchhuaka (46yrs) Driver of Ramthar Veng, Aizawl were abducted. The militants crossed over to Bangladesh alongwith the two abductees. A massive operation was launched by Mizoram Police for their release. After a long negotiation with the militants, Thangchhuaka, Driver was released on 7.2.2015 and Hukum Singh was released on 9.2.2015 without any ransom due to the sustained efforts of Mizoram Police.

HPC(D) CADRES APPREHENDED

On 16.4.2015, Mizoram Police CID(SB) Operation Team apprehended the following cadres of HPC-D at Ram Nagar, Silchar, Assam:

(1) S/S Army Chief Lalropui Famhoite (47yrs) s/o Rimoi, Saikot, Churachanpur, Manipur.

(2) S/S Finance Secretary Norbar Sanate (46yrs) s/o Khupa (L), Hmarkhawlian, Cachar, Assam

(3) S/S Pvt. Ngurthantluanga Sanate (29yrs) s/o Siamlien, Ngurte, Churachanpur, Manipur.

They are wanted in several cases registered under Aizawl and Kolasib Districts.

XVI MIZORAM POLICE SPORTS MEET-2015 SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED

Under the aegis of the Mizoram Police Sports & Cultural Control Board (MPSCCB), the XVI Mizoram Police Sports Meet 2015 was held in different sports discipline for members of the Mizoram Police during 23rd - 27th February 2015 at Aizawl.

Sh. Zodintluanga, Hon'ble Sports Minister was the Chief Guest in the Opening Ceremony of the XVI Mizoram Police Sports Meet 2015 held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui on 23.02.2015.

Participants from various police units were divided into 12 (twelve) strong contingents by combining various units based on their geographical locations. 1228 sportsmen and athletes belonging to different units of Mizoram Police participated in 17 (seventeen) different events held at 9(nine) different venues.

Central Range Contingent (comprising of Aizawl DEF and Traffic Unit) bagged Championship Trophy by winning 21 Gold, 9 Silver and 11 Bronze Medals.

Opening Ceremony - Chief Guest Hon'ble Sports Minister Sh.Zodintluanga receiving salute from the contingents on 23.02.2015

Closing Ceremony - Chief Guest Hon'ble Home Minister Sh.R.Lalzirliana delivering a speech on 27.02.2015 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium at Mualpui, Aizawl

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SOLVING SENSATIONAL CASES

On the night of 09.01.2015, an unknown criminal entered into the residence of Sangliansiama at Republic Veng, Aizawl and killed five (5) family members of the house with a sharp weapon. During investigation, the accused Laltlanchhuaha (37) was safely evacuated from the fury of the mob and formally arrested.

One Lalnunmawia Zadeng (35) of Babutlang, Aizawl who went out from his house on the night of 31.12.2014 with his Scooty bike was reported missing. During enquiry, the dead body of the missing person was found at the outskirt of Aizawl City in a highly decomposed state on 08.01.2015. Due to the hard work and dedicated efforts of the police, the accused Vanlalramropuia (20) of Thuampui Aizawl was arrested and recovery of the deceased’s vehicle and mobile handset was made.

One minor Chakma girl from Chawngte Town, Lawngtlai District was kidnapped on 09.01.2015 and trafficked to Bangalore. Due to the dedicated and sustained efforts of Mizoram Police, she was rescued and accused was also arrested.

NEW INITIATIVES

More than 30 number of in-service training courses for various ranks were conducted at various Districts and Battalion Hqrs under the supervision of Training Branch, PHQ Preparatory Training for O/C of Police Station Scene of Crime Collection of Intelligence Course on Investigation CCTNS Handling & Application Junior & Senior under Officer Cadre Courses

(Police Training School, Thenzawl) ASI (UB) newly promoted refresher Course

(PTS, Thenzawl) HC newly promoted refresher Course (PTS,

Thenzawl)

DIG (Northern Range), the Chief Controller of Village Defence Party (VDP) in Mizoram allotted VDP Equipments to District SPs for distribution to 399 Active VDP Units of Mizoram. 1 Torchlight, 3 Torchlight Battery and 3 whistles were given to each VDP Unit on 12.3.2015

Sh. Joseph Lalchhuana IPS who took over the charge on 7th May 2015 as DIG (Southern Range) introduced a new initiative of policing. The Police Response Time to any call/situation within Lunglei town area will be 20 minutes, within Lawngtlai town area will be 20 minutes and within Saiha town area will be 15 minutes.

TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED

DISTRIBUTION OF EQUIPMENTS TO ACTIVE VDP UNITS

Training on ‘Scene of Crime’ for ASI-Inspector of Police conducted at SP Mamit Office

NEW INITIATIVE OF POLICING BY DIG(SOUTHERN RANGE)

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AIZAWL CITY SURVEILLANCE PROJECT INAUGURATED

State Home minister R. Lalzirlliana on 25.05.2015 inaugurated the Aizawl City Surveillance Project under which 56 CCTV cameras for the first phase were installed at 10 different locations in Aizawl. The project was implemented from the Modernization of State Police Force (MPF) fund under the Home Ministry.

The main control room is set up at the office of SP Aizawl while sub-control rooms are being set up at the Traffic Police Control Room and 4 police stations in the city.

3rd Bn. MAP personnel (one platoon) were given Counter Insurgency Training during 18.05.2015 – 13.06.2015 at Sector Battle Training School (SBTS), Seling under 10th Assam Rifles, Mizoram.

COUNTER INSURGENCY TRAINING WITH ASSAM RIFLES

Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Sl No Name Quantity

1 Ganja 134.996 Kgs

2 Pseudo-Ephedrine 112 Kgs

3 Meth-Amphetamine 11.986 Kgs

4 Heroin 810.636 grams 5 Nap-10 20 Tablets 6 Alprozolam 372 Tablets 7 Nitrozepam 120 Tablets

VARIOUS SEIZURES MADE BY MIZORAM POLICE DURING JAN – JUN 2015

Liquor Sl No Name Quantity

1 L.M.L 625 ltrs 2 I.M.F.L 80 Bottles

Explosives 1 Detonator 600 nos 2 Gelatin Sticks 760 nos 3 Fuse/Cordex 9 Coils 4 Pellets 8 nos

Arms & Ammunitions S/No. Name Quantity Ammunition seized

1 .22 Pistol (S&W /Local made) 8 3 Rounds 2 M-4 A1 Carbine 7 7 Empty Magazines 3 9mm Pistol 2 12 Rounds 4 AK 47 (MA-3 MK-III) 1 - 5 AK 56 (MK-III) 1 - 6 DBBL/SBBL Gun 2 4 Rounds 7 M2 MK-IV Rifle 1 2 Magazines 8 MA3 Mk-II Rifle 1 - 9 5.56 mm Ammunitions - 2485 Rounds

10 MK-II (AK Type) 1 2 Magazines 11 7.62 mm Ammunitions - 1388 Rounds

Others FICN – 247 Nos of Rs.1000 Denomination

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ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORTS

TABLE TENNIS Mizoram Police Table Tennis Club (with 5 Gold & 1 Silver Medals) won Overall Championship Trophy and Women Team Championship Trophy in Mizoram State Ranking Table Tennis Championship held at Lunglei during 27th - 29th May 2015. Gold Medals : 1) Women's Single : Lalthansangi Sailo 2) Women's Team : Lalthansangi Sailo & Lalrampari 3) Junior Girls Single : Lalthansangi Sailo 4) Youth Girls Single : Lalthansangi Sailo 5) 35+ Men's Single : SI R.Lalsangzuala CID(SB) Silver Medal: HC(Cip) H.Laltanpuia of MPRO

CHESS - ASI(RM) Pahlira of MPRO secured Runner up position in FB Murray Memorial Mizoram Open Chess Tournament 2015 during 15th - 17th April 2015 held at Lunglei. BOXING - HC (Opr) Lalmuanpuia of MPRO won Bronze Medal (Boxing) at 63rd All India Police Wrestling Cluster 2015 held at New Delhi during 1st – 5th March 2015

ATHLETICS Athletes of Mizoram Police Athletic Club bagged 6 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals and 6 Bronze Medals in the XXVI Mizoram Open Athletics Meet held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui during 24th - 26th March 2015. GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

1) 200 mtrs - C/374 Moody Lalfakawma of 5th IR Bn 2) High Jump - C/77 Zoremsiama Renthlei of 2nd Bn. MAP 3) Discus Throw - C/405 Lalbiakzuala Ralte of 2nd Bn. MAP 4) Shot put - C/405 Lalbiakzuala Ralte of 2nd Bn. MAP 5) Javelin Throw (W) - C/87 Zodintluangi of Aizawl DEF 6) 4x400 m Relay

(i) C/392 C. Lalhmingmuana of 2nd Bn. MAP (ii) C/374 Moody Lalfakawma of 5th IR Bn (iii) C/295 C. Laldawngkima of 5th IR Bn (iv) C/492 Vanlaldika of 1st Bn. MAP

BADMINTON Mizoram Police Badminton Club won 3 Gold and 3 Silver medals and won 1st Position in the 14th Inter-District Team Championship at 30th MBA Official Ranking Tournament (Open) & 14th Inter-District Team Championship held at Aizawl during 24 - 28 April 2015 GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: 1) Men’s Singles - HC (Opr) Lalmuanawma of MPRO 2) Men’s Doubles - HC (Opr) Lalmuanawma & HC (Opr) Samuel Lalnunmawia of MPRO 3) Men’s 35 + Singles - Nk. Lalthanliana of PHQ

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POLICE MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

MEDALS/AWARDS

NEWS IN PICTURE

‘Training on Disaster Management’ being conducted in batches for personnel of SDRF at 3rd Bn MAP, Mualpui.

Farewell Dinner at Arya Mess, PHQ on 27.06.2015 to Smt. Chhaya Sharma IPS DIG(CID) on her transfer from Mizoram to Delhi.

Smt. Chhaya Sharma IPS DIG(CID) receiving Memento from Sh.Thianghlima Pachuau IPS ADGP during her Farewell Function.

Aizawl City Surveillance Control Room at SP Aizawl Office inaugurated on 25.05.15 by Hon’ble Home Minister R.Lalzirliana

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PRESIDENT’S POLICE MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Vivek Kishore IPS

DIG (TRG) Chhaya Sharma IPS

DIG (CID) Inspr. R.Lalrinmawia

PTS, Thenzawl Inspr.C.Lalchhuanliana

Aizawl DEF Joseph Lalchhuana IPS

SP CID Crime

On the occasion of Republic Day 2015, Police Medal for Meritorious Service and President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service were announced to the following officers of Mizoram Police.

TRANSFER NEWS

The following senior officers are on transfer to Delhi Police: Sh.Dharmendra Kumar IPS (1984), DGP Mizoram. Sh.Virender Singh IPS (1991) Director ACB. Sh.Romil Baaniya, IPS (2007) SP Serchhip

• Smt.Chhaya Sharma, IPS (1999) DIG CID on deputation as DIG to NHRC

Other transfers under Mizoram Police: • Sh.LT Hranchal IPS – DIG(SR) to DIG(NR) • Sh.Joseph Lalchhuana IPS – SP CID Crime to DIG (SR) • Sh.RP Meena IPS – SP Kolasib to SP Champhai

Published by PHQ, Mizoram on behalf of DGP Mizoram

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NEWS IN PICTURE

Best Female Athlete HC Lalnunhlimi of Central Range Contingent with medal tally of 3 Gold and 1 Silver.

Best Male Athlete Sh.Ramthlengliana MPS with medal tally of 3 Gold and 1 Silver.

Overall Champion Trophy being received by Central Range Contingent Convener Sh.Lallianmawia MPS

Chief Guest Hon'ble Home Minister R.Lalzirliana distributing Prizes during the Closing Ceremony of XVI MPSM 2015.

A ‘Mini Park’ constructed at 3rd Bn. MAP Headquarter, Mualpui, Aizawl.

CNA uniform (camouflage) seized along with Explosives belonging to Piangthara, CNA Officer Cadre at Saiha.