Manipur police chief appointed security secretary at Centre
Rajiv Singh, the police chief of Manipur, has been appointed as the Secretary (Security) at the Centre. His new role involves overseeing VIP protection amid ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur. The appointment comes as the state faces renewed violence between ethnic groups, complicating the security situation.
- ▪Rajiv Singh has been appointed as Secretary (Security) by the Centre.
- ▪He previously served as the Director General of Police in Manipur for nearly three years.
- ▪The appointment comes amid ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur, particularly between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
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Manipur police chief appointed security secretary at CentreThe Centre appoints Manipur police chief Rajiv Singh as Secretary (Security), overseeing VIP protection amid ongoing ethnic clashes in the state.Published on: May 22, 2026 7:14 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link New Delhi:Manipur police chief appointed security secretary at CentreThe Centre on Thursday appointed Manipur police chief Rajiv Singh as the Secretary (Security), according to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
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