Imphal : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved Rs196.61 crore for the modernisation of policing in Manipur, with a focus on strengthening law and order in the violence-affected border state.

According to an official statement issued on Friday, the funds will be utilised to enhance security infrastructure, mobility, forensic capabilities, and smart policing initiatives. The allocation is aimed at significantly upgrading the operational efficiency and technological capacity of the Manipur Police.

As part of the modernisation drive, the Cyber Crime Helpline is now fully operational, a dedicated Cyber Forensic Division has been established, and CCTV surveillance coverage has been expanded to 33 remote locations across the state.

Police infrastructure development has also seen notable progress. More than ?54 crore has been sanctioned for the construction and renovation of police buildings, barracks, residential quarters, and peace camps. In addition, 16 major projects have been approved under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The state has also inaugurated a new Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri and a Police Museum in Imphal.

During the 2025-26 financial year, substantial investments were made to strengthen fire and emergency services. These included the procurement of modern rescue equipment, training of over 63,000 personnel and volunteers, and the conduct of more than 1,500 mock drills across the state.

The enhanced preparedness proved crucial during recent floods, when timely response by emergency services led to the rescue of over 1,000 people and animals, along with the delivery of essential relief services.

To meet the requirements of the new criminal laws, the Directorate of Forensic Sciences has been further strengthened with mobile forensic vans, advanced laboratory facilities, a DNA Analysis Wing, cyber forensic infrastructure, and additional manpower.

As a result of these measures, authorities reported that 90 per cent of narcotics-related cases and 96 per cent of long-pending crime scene investigation cases have been disposed of, marking a significant improvement in the state’s criminal justice delivery system.

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