DGP Longkumer says it was ‘right moral decision’ to retire

January 7, 2023 94 Views No Comment

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 7 (MExN): Nagaland DGP, T John Longkumer, IPS, who had earlier announced voluntary retirement as of January 7, 2023, today issued a statement saying that it was the “right moral decision in the “best interest of all concerned.”

“I have taken this decision after due consultation with my family and with due approval of the government leadership,” Longkumer stated.

He meanwhile expressed gratefulness to the Government of India and the Government of Nagaland for the confidence reposed in him as DGP Nagaland, by extending his service, “in public interest, by six months beyond my superannuation.”

Longkumer, as DGP, led the State’s Police Department for 4 years and 6 months. “I am deeply grateful to all Officers and all ranks of the Nagaland Police department for the support and co-operation extended to me throughout my tenure. I believe that I have given my best effort to contribute to the public service as an IPS Officer,” he stated.

“I confidently leave the Nagaland Police Department with satisfaction, knowing that I leave it in the very capable hands of many outstanding officers and ranks. I congratulate and wish my successor Rupin Sharma a very fulfilling and successful tenure,” he added.

He further thanked all well wishers and supporters, especially his family and fellow Naga community elders and leaders “for the wisdom and advice shared with me during my tenure.”

Longkumer also thanked the Madhya Pradesh Police Department and Government of Madhya Pradesh and the Chhattisgarh Police department and Government of Chhattisgarh for the “immense support and co-operation extended to me during my service there.” “I express gratitude to all the senior officers and colleagues and subordinates for the immense support, guidance, and encouragement given to me throughout my career,” he said.

“As an IPS officer, I demit office with the belief that I have had a successful tenure as my service record will show,” he said. Longkumer earlier served for about 18 years in Bastar Range and Surguja Range in Chhattisgarh, which were the most affected by ‘Left Wing Extremism’ in Central India. “By God’s grace and mercy I have survived many attempts on my life during my stint there. I thank Almighty God for having saved me from all dangers,” he stated.

Longkumer expressed special thanks to his “wife and children for having stood by my side under all circumstances.” They were, and remain, the bedrock of my life, he said.

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