Over a hundred Dimapur city cops have been trained in dealing with arms and ammunitions, lobbing of tear gas shells, blank firing and other equipments during a riot control mock drill held at Dimapur Stadium today. The police personnel who might be engaged in any eventuality were also instructed on how to act in cases of emergency. PRO Dimapur Police, Shouka while briefing the media persons said that the drill was organized in order to instill self-confidence among the personnel while dealing with varied situations. ‘It is a confidence building exercise’ said PRO. Public should also know that city police are well-trained and well-equipped to protect the lives and properties of the people, he added. He said that the personnel were trained on riot control for more than a year. The police personnel under the guidance of their senior officials were introduced to new equipments which were demonstrated during the drill headed by Commissioner of Police Dimapur, Liremo Lotha.
