In a sweeping order issued by the DGP, personnel from multiple police units—including Manipur Rifles, CID, and IRB—have been reassigned from Biren Singh’s detail.
BY PC Bureau
July 6, 2025 — Nearly five months after N. Biren Singh resigned as Manipur’s Chief Minister, the state police department has formally withdrawn official privileges he continued to enjoy, including an extensive security escort and staff support.
In an official order issued by the Director General of Police (DGP), Manipur, more than 70 police personnel, including officers from various battalions and intelligence units, have been relieved from their duties at the former Chief Minister’s bungalow, office, and secretariat.
The directive, marked as “in public interest”, instructs the personnel to return immediately to their original postings across districts such as Bishnupur (BPR), Imphal East (IE), Imphal West (IW), Thoubal (TML), and battalions including the Manipur Rifles (MR) and India Reserve Battalions (IRB).
Those removed include escort teams, static guards, secretariat staff, and PSOs who had been attached to the CM’s establishment well after Singh stepped down in February 2025.
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The full order, signed by Deputy Inspector General (HQ/Adm) Sorokhaibam Gautam Singh, calls for immediate compliance by district police chiefs and unit commanders. It also marks a symbolic end to the extended privileges Singh continued to exercise despite no longer holding office.
The withdrawn personnel list includes members of elite units like the CID (Technical Wing), the 7th and 9th IRB, and the 1st and 2nd MR, many of whom were stationed at Singh’s residence or acted as personal security.
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The political implications of this step are significant. Critics had questioned why Singh continued to enjoy the trappings of power despite resigning, and whether it signaled his continued influence over the administrative machinery.
READ HERE: Complete list of Transfer
- CM Bungalow Staff
Personnel posted specifically at the CM’s residential bungalow.
- Sub-Inspectors: 1
- Head Constables (HCs): 2
- Riflemen / Constables: 6
- IRB Personnel (Static Guard + Escort): 7
🔸 Total (Bungalow-specific): ~16
- CM Secretariat Staff
Deployed at the official CM Secretariat building.
- Constables / Riflemen / Followers: ~30
- Head Constables: 2
- Women Police Constables (W/PC): 1
- CID (Technical Wing): 4
🔸 Total (Secretariat): ~37
- CM Escort Team
Part of the close protection convoy team.
- Havildars (Hav.): 2
- Riflemen / Drivers: 4+
🔸 Total (Escort): ~6
- CID (CMTW) Officers
From the CID – Communication & Technical Wing
Deployed for surveillance, communication, or specialized support.
- CID Personnel: 4
🔸 Total (CID): 4
- India Reserve Battalion (IRB)
Personnel from 7th, 8th, and 9th IRB specifically attached to CM security.
- 7th IRB: 2
- 8th IRB: 5
- 9th IRB: 4
🔸 Total (IRB): ~11
- Manipur Rifles (MR)
From 1st and 2nd Manipur Rifles Battalions, posted in various CM-related duties.
- 1st MR & 2nd MR: ~10 personnel
🔸 Total (MR): ~10
⚠️ Summary Table:
| Category | Approx. Number |
| CM Bungalow | 16 |
| CM Secretariat | 37 |
| CM Escort | 6 |
| CID (CMTW) | 4 |
| IRB Personnel | 11 |
| Manipur Rifles (MR) | 10 |
| Total | 70–75 |
