Mizoram govt assures for border security, backs for more women personnel

Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana Wednesday said that the new government would prioritise security enhancement at the border areas, an official release said. The land-locked state shares a 722-km-long border with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Border security would be one of the top agendas of the Mizo National Front (MNF) government, while necessary efforts would also be made to control crimes in the state, the minister said at a meeting with senior police officers here. "Problems have been arising in the state due to a shortage of women personnel in the police department. Steps have to be taken to fill the gap.

Also, the vacant posts in the police department have to be filled at the earliest to ensure that law and order are maintained in the state," the release said quoting Lalchamliana The home minister also appealed to the police personnel to develop healthy habits and stay fit. "The officers should be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay disciplined to carry out their jobs efficiently," the minister added