National People’s Party flags urgent need to overhaul Nagaland Police infrastructure

DIMAPUR — The National People’s Party (NPP), Nagaland state unit, has called on the state government to urgently address the deteriorating infrastructure in Nagaland Police department.

In a statement issued on Monday, the party said police personnel—including those in the Nagaland Armed Police and Indian Reserve battalions—are working under challenging conditions in overcrowded and poorly maintained barracks, poorly equipped training grounds, and inadequate mess and administrative facilities.

“Substandard accommodation increases fatigue and affects overall productivity, particularly for personnel deployed in remote or demanding areas,” the NPP noted.

The party further warned that insufficient infrastructure can compromise emergency response capabilities, hinder law enforcement operations, and make it difficult to retain trained personnel. Poor facilities, it said, risk reducing the overall effectiveness of the police force, ultimately affecting public safety.

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Highlighting specific areas of concern, the NPP noted that many training grounds and classrooms lack essential equipment, restricting skill development and tactical preparedness. Mess and ration facilities are also inadequate in several units, affecting nutrition and overall health of officers. The cumulative impact of these shortcomings, the party argued, is significant for both personnel welfare and operational effectiveness.

To address the issues, the NPP recommended a comprehensive infrastructure audit of all police facilities to identify urgent repair, renovation, and modernisation needs. It also called for adequate and dedicated funding, timely execution of projects, integration of modern technology in classrooms and administrative offices, and improvements in accommodation, mess, and other welfare facilities.

The party urged the state government to prioritise these measures, stressing that restoring and modernising infrastructure is critical not just for officer welfare but for ensuring effective law enforcement and public safety across Nagaland.

 “Immediate action is necessary to ensure a professional, motivated, and well-equipped police force capable of meeting the challenges of contemporary law enforcement and safeguarding both personnel and the public,” it added.