The Manipur Police has significantly trimmed the security cover of former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, issuing an official order on Tuesday to withdraw 17 personnel previously assigned to him.
The directive, signed by the Director General of Police, instructed the personnel to report back to their respective units with immediate effect. A follow-up order confirmed that only six security staff — three assistant sub-inspectors, one head constable, and two constables — will remain with the former CM until further notice.
The decision comes over three months after Biren Singh’s resignation on February 9 and the subsequent imposition of President’s Rule on February 13. No official reason has been cited for the security downsizing, but the move marks a clear shift in the state’s post-resignation protocol.
Security adjustments for former chief ministers are typically carried out based on threat perception and administrative reviews. However, the sudden and sizable reduction has sparked quiet speculation about its timing and implications.
