In a major bureaucratic reshuffle following the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, the state government has transferred 11 senior officials, including six police officers, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Among the key transfers, Tamenglong Superintendent of Police (SP) Babitarani Swain has been reassigned as SP of Chandel district, while the Chandel SP has been moved to Tamenglong. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kabib K, previously handling Internal Security, Narcotics, and Border Affairs, has been shifted to IGP Zone-III. Additionally, DIGP (NAB) Ningshen Worngam has been promoted and posted as IGP (Internal Security & Narcotics Affairs).
The administrative reshuffle also impacts top bureaucrats, with Commissioner cum Secretary N Geoffrey, who previously handled portfolios including the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Social Welfare, and Cabinet Affairs, now posted solely as Commissioner cum Secretary for Social Welfare.
The political turmoil in Manipur escalated after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned, prompting the imposition of President’s Rule on February 13. The Manipur Legislative Assembly, which has tenure until 2027, has been placed under suspended animation, leaving governance under direct central control.
With this reshuffle, the administration is expected to streamline governance amid the ongoing crisis, but concerns remain over political instability and security challenges in the northeastern state.
