Imphal: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, also Additional Superintendent of police in the state home department, was presented a special award on the occasion of the 134th Raising Day of the Manipur police.
The outstanding award was presented to the athlete by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday.
Bhalla honoured her for winning a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad in August and a Silver Medal at the World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Forde, Norway, in October.
“Addl. SP Saikhom Mirabai Chanu who had won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad in August 2025 and a Silver Medal at the World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Forde, Norway, in October 2025 was also presented with a special award,” Bhalla posted on X.
Manipur Police celebrated its 134th Raising Day with Parade at 1MR Ground. 12 contingents of Manipur Police took part in the parade along with skillshow by sports personnel of Manipur Police.
Awards such as the prestigious Jeevan Raksha Padak, DGP trophy for Best Battalion, Best Police Station and Best Police Officer of Manipur Police were presented during the event.
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During the event, DGP Manipur also announced that the Governor-in-Council had recently approved a proposal of the PHQ regarding the revision of the annual uniform allowance for Manipur Police Service (MPS) officers and Junior Commissioned Officers (Inspectors, Subedars, Sub-Inspectors, and Jemadars) to Rs 8,000 and Rs 6,000 respectively.
