Thoubal District Village Defence Force (VDF) celebrated 17th VDF Raising Day at the District Police Headquarters, Thoubal on Friday.
The event witnessed the presence of SP Thoubal Manoj Prabhakar M, IPS,as cheif guest, president of Thoubal district VDF welfare Association Md.Idrish Shah as president while Thoubal district police Additional SP ( LO) Miss Divya,IPS, Additional SP (ops) H.Devendra,MPS, as gueste of honours respectively.
Moreover,SDPO Thoubal Oinam Ajit,MPS,SDPO Yairipok Reema Haobam,MPS,DySP of Thoubal Commando N.Sadananda,MPS, District Head quarter Thoubal DySP Y.Sunanta,MPS,Thoubal Commando OC, Six Ocs of Thoubal district,Women Police station Thoubal OC,sub Inspectors and Assistant sub Inspectors also attended the event as special guests.
As a part of the event, floral tributes were paid to the late VDF personnels led by SP Thoubal.Band salute in honour of the deceased VDF personnels by VDF Band party Thoubal was also held.
Further,gifts were presented to the bereaved VDF families.Appreciation certificates were also handed over to the selected VDF personnels.
Speaking at the event,Chief Guest SP Thoubal Manoj Prabhakar M ,IPS, praised VDF’s contributions to law and order, assuring support for their welfare. He highlighted their crucial role and encouraged dedication to their work.
Additional SP (LO) Divya IPS, noted that out of 3,000 personnel in Thoubal district police force, 1,800 are VDF members, emphasizing their significant contribution to public interaction and law enforcement.
Association president Md. Isrish Shah highlighted their efforts and sought government support for VDF welfare, emphasizing the need for medical and mental health support for members.
