Violence continues in Manipur. Meanwhile, srinagar Senior Superintendent of police (SSP) Rakesh Balwal has
been sent back to Manipur cadre. Balwal is considered an expert in handling terrorist related matters. Balwal was
sent to Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre in december 2021. Now he will
be given a new posting in Manipur, where violent clashes have been taking place between the Meitei and tribal
Kuki communities since May this year and the situation in the state is worsening. Recently, the tension increased
further after the picture of dead bodies of two students went viral on social media. Demonstrations are taking
place at various places.
Rakesh Balwal is a resident of Udhampur.
An official order said that the Appointments Committee of the cabinet has approved the home Ministry's
proposal to send back IPS Rakesh Balwal from AGMUT cadre to Manipur cadre. Balwal is a resident of
Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. He has served in various positions in Manipur police and was last Senior
Superintendent of police, Churachandpur in 2017. He has also worked in areas like Thobal and Imphal.
Took over the post of SSP of Srinagar
It is noteworthy that Rakesh had taken over as SSP of srinagar at a time when the city was witnessing several
terrorist activities including killing of minorities and attacks on policemen. After assuming charge, Balwal
focused on improving law and order within the city. Focused and ensured that there were no terrorists from here
and no attacks on minorities or security forces.
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