Guwahati: While new DGP Mukesh Singh took over charge in Manipur. The Centre has ordered deployment of two battalions of the CRPF’s jungle warfare unit CoBRA for operational duties in Manipur.Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh, who assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Manipur on Monday, underscored the importance of strengthening coordination with sister law-enforcement agencies and maintaining impartiality, neutrality and professionalism in serving the public.Addressing senior police officials after taking over charge, Singh stressed that effective collaboration among security and law-enforcement agencies, coupled with fair and unbiased policing, would be crucial for ensuring peace, security and public confidence in the state.“He discussed key policing priorities and emphasised professionalism, adherence to the Constitution of India and the rule of law, coordination with sister agencies, and impartiality and neutrality in the discharge of duties towards the public. Senior officers of Manipur Police were present on the occasion,” a police official said.An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre, Mukesh Singh succeeded DGP Rajiv Singh.Before his transfer to Manipur, Mukesh Singh served as the Director General of Police of Ladakh, a position he assumed on January 15, 2026.Rajiv Singh, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre, was appointed Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat on May 21. Prior to taking charge as Manipur’s police chief, Rajiv Singh served as Additional Director General of Police in Tripura and later as Inspector General (Operations) at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters in New Delhi.Officials said that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a proposal of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to deploy two CoBRA battalions in Manipur – Battalion No. 207 based in West Bengal and 210 located in Assam – for operational duties.The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was raised by the CRPF in 2008-09 to tackle the menace of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) that was raging in multiple Indian states.N. Ashok Kumar, Commissioner -cum secretary (Home) Manipur in a letter tothe President, United Naga Council (UNC) Ng Lorho, “ I am directed to refer to the concerns raised by the United Naga Council regarding the six missing persons and the prevailing security situation. The Government of Manipur fully appreciates the concerns expressed by the UNC and the wider Naga community.The safety and security of all citizens remain the foremost priority of the Government, and sustained efforts are being undertaken to address the issues raised. Following the unfortunate incidents involving abduction and hostage-taking of persons from different communities, Security Forces have intensified efforts to trace the six missing persons through sustained Cordon and Search Operations (CASO), combing operations, area domination and intelligence-based actions”.He added, “The matter remains under active review, and all possible efforts are being made for their safe recovery. Further, to ensure an independent, transparent and expeditious investigation, the case relating to the missing persons has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Regarding the Suspension of Operations (So0) Agreement and Designated Camps, strict enforcement of the agreed Ground Rules will continue to be ensured including rationalisation, relocation of camps by the State Government, in coordination with the Government of India.”He said, “As regards action against those involved in the abduction of civilians, the ongoinginvestigation through NIA will identify all persons responsible. Anyone found involved shall be dealt with strictly in accordance with law, irrespective of affiliation or status. Efforts by Security Forces and investigating agencies to identify and apprehend the culprits are continuing. The Government of Manipur remains committed to protecting all citizens, strengthening security in vulnerable areas and maintaining peace and harmony among all communities. It is, therefore, requested to facilitate safe release of people and open up any kind of economic blockade in public interest”.Movement of trucks and other vehicles remained stranded in National highway in Manipur as both Kuki and Naga have imposed bandh and economic blockade over the issue of missing persons following the May 13 ambush in Manipur.Tension broke out following an ambush on May 13 in which three church leaders belonging to the Thadou tribe were killed.This caused tension between the Naga and Kuki communities, leading to allegations of abduction and detention from both sides. According to the state Home Department, reports initially indicated that more than 38 persons had gone missing following the violence. However, authorities later stated that 32 individuals had since returned.United Naga Council, the apex body of nagas in Manipur claimed that six people are still in captivity. Kuki Inpi Manipur claimed 14 persons are missing from their community Both communities have accused each other of holding their members captive.