Who is DGP Mukesh Singh? Manipur IPS officer celebrates Diwali with IRB and CRPF personnel at Naranseina | In the photos | Today’s news
Manipur Police Chief Mukesh Singh celebrated Diwali with personnel of the 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stationed at Naranseina in Bishnupur district on November 8. The visit saw a senior police officer share a celebratory meal with security personnel, personally serve food to jawans and inaugurate a gym in the battalion.
The celebrations brought together personnel serving away from their families during the festive season, with the DGP joining them on the occasion.
Manipur Police shared the details of the visit on X and said, “On 8/11/2026, Director General of Police, Manipur, Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, accompanied by ADGP (L&O/AP) and DIG (AP-I), visited 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Naranseina, IRB, IRB to felicitate the personnel of Bishnupur2, Distrikt Distrind. at the battalion.”
Upon his arrival, Singh was given a guard of honor by the battalion. A Bada Khana, or community feast, was arranged for the IRB and CRPF personnel as part of the celebrations.
The police department said, “The DGP along with accompanying senior officers personally served food to the jawans and joined them in the festive celebrations.”
During the visit, Singh also inaugurated the gymnasium at the battalion unit. Police described the event as a display of “the spirit of camaraderie, unity and belonging among the security forces”, while also recognizing staff who continue to serve away from their families during the festive period.
Who is DGP Mukesh Singh?
Singh is a 1996 batch IPS officer of AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre. The IIT Delhi graduate has over three decades of experience in policing, counter-insurgency operations and counter-terrorism investigations, according to a report in The Indian Express. He took charge as Manipur’s DGP this year.
Hailing from Begusarai in Bihar, Singh started his career in Jammu and Kashmir and his early places included Mendhar in Poonch district and Srinagar. He subsequently served in several sensitive areas including Poonch, Reasi, Pulwama and Jammu during periods of militancy and counter-insurgency operations.
He was also part of the founding team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), established after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. During his tenure with the agency, he was associated with the investigation of several high-profile terror cases, including the 2011 Delhi High Court blast, the Mecca Masjid blast and the Samjhauta Express bombing.
Before his posting to Manipur, Singh served as Director General of Police in Ladakh and held senior positions in Jammu and Kashmir, including Inspector General and Additional Director General of Police. He received three Police Medals for Gallantry and the Sher-e-Kashmir Medal for Gallantry.
