The Manipur government on Thurday appointed Rajiv Singh, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur. Mr. Singh, a 1993 batch IPS officer replaces P Doungel, who was transferred as Officer on Special Duty (Home), a post created on Thursday. Mr. Doungel, a 1987 batch IPS officer from Manipur cadre belongs to the Kuki community.
The State has been affected by ethnic violence between the Kuki and the Meitei community since May 3.
“Further, the Governor of Manipur is also pleased to order that Rajiv Singh. IPS (TR: 93) should take charge of the post of DGP, Manipur from Shri P. Doungel, IPS(MA:87) immediately upon joining the State Government. By orders and in the name of the Governor,” the order issued on behalf of the Manipur Governor said.
