Imphal, October 11 2025: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla presided over a rank pipping ceremony held at Raj Bhavan today to mark the promotion of two Indian Police Service officer- Rakesh Balwal, IPS and Ningshem Vashum, IPS to the rank of DIGP .

During the ceremony, the Governor placed the new rank insignia on the officers, symbolising their formal elevation in service.

Rakesh Balwal, IPS, and Ningshem Vashum, IPS, were recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP).

The Governor congratulated both the officers and extended best wishes for their continued service to the State and the Nation.

ADGP (Intelligence) Ashutosh Kumar Sinha and ADGP (L&O) Lupheng Kailun were also present during the ceremony, said a press release issued by the Governor's Secretariat.

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