Konyak Union calls on DGP, raises recruitment, drug menace concerns

The Konyak Union (KU) on Tuesday called on Director General of Police, Rupin Sharma, and raised concerns over police recruitment, infrastructure gaps and the growing drug menace in Mon district.
In a press note, KU president K. Yamao Konyak and general secretary Wango Konyak said the union called on the DGP at Police Headquarters, Kohima, on April 7.
During the interaction, the union conveyed appreciation to the State government and the police department for ensuring fair and transparent recruitment of personnel into Nagaland Police (GD) through a competitive examination system, stating that the initiative reflected merit-based selection and equal opportunity for all eligible aspirants across the state. While appreciating the existing mechanism, KU expressed concern for aspirants with educational qualifications below Class 10, who faced difficulty competing in written examinations with more academically advanced candidates. The union urged the department to devise an inclusive mechanism to ensure equitable opportunities for candidates from diverse educational backgrounds and marginalised sections.
The union also suggested earmarking a certain percentage of vacancies for sportspersons in police recruitment, in line with practices in other states, to promote sportsmanship among youth. Further, KU reminded the DGP of its appeal submitted to the deputy chief minister (home) on July 12, 2025 for strengthening and upgrading infrastructure under the District Executive Force (DEF), Mon, along with enhancement of manpower. It also stressed the need for construction of a fully functional Tiru Police Station and augmentation of manpower.
The union also apprised the DGP of the prevailing law and order situation in Mon district and expressed concern over the rising drug abuse, terming it a serious threat to youth. The union called for a coordinated and result-oriented drug control mechanism.
In this regard, KU urged the establishment of new check gates in strategic border areas, including Longwa (towards Pongchao, Arunachal Pradesh), Kangnyu, Chen area, and Monyakshu in Tobu area, to monitor movement and curb cross-border drug trafficking.
The union assured its commitment to support initiatives promoting fairness, inclusivity and youth empowerment, and expressed hope that its concerns would receive due consideration.