Northeast Desk, 5th August: Mizoram Home Minister K Sapdanga on August 5 inaugurated the statewide fitness programme ’45 Minutes for All Ranks of Mizoram Police’ at the 1st Battalion MAP Playground, Armed Veng. The initiative, organized by the state police department under the theme ‘Train to Excel,’ aims to enhance the physical fitness of police personnel across the state.
Sapdanga, serving as the chief guest, addressed participants from all districts, emphasizing the significance of the fitness parade in revamping the state police force. He noted that the Mizoram Police has long been a reputed and trusted force since the Union Territory era, and expressed hope that the new fitness initiative would further restore public trust in their credibility.
The home minister highlighted a concerning statistic: Mizoram Police lost 77 personnel between January 2024 and August 1, 2024, many of whom were below the age of 50 and had histories of substance abuse and lifestyle diseases. “We must, as police personnel, maintain our fitness with regular exercise and a balanced diet,” Sapdanga stated.
To enforce this, the minister announced that all armed branches would conduct regular battalion parades and physical training on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with attendance and participation closely monitored. He also encouraged all personnel to incorporate regular walking into their routines.
Praising the Mizoram Police team’s recent championship in the Mizoram Premier League season, Sapdanga announced plans for a Police Sports event in the autumn to promote sports within the department. He also called for the establishment of Sports Cells in each unit and the promotion of Arm Drill and Firing practices.
Sapdanga underscored the importance of careful security measures, given Mizoram’s location on international and inter-state borders. He urged officers to treat their uniforms with dignity and emphasized the need for supervising officers to closely monitor case investigations to ensure perpetrators are punished according to the law.
The ’45 Minutes for All Ranks of Mizoram Police’ programme marks a significant step in promoting health, fitness, and professionalism within the Mizoram Police force.
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