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Mizoram Police

Mizoram Police
Emblem of the Mizoram Police.
Emblem of the Mizoram Police.
AbbreviationMRP
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMizoram, IN
Jurisdiction
Governing bodyHome Ministry, Government of Mizoram
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersPHQ, Khatla, Aizawl, Mizoram
Agency executive
  • Sharad Agarwal, IPS, DGP
Parent agencyHome Department, Govt. of Mizoram
Notables
Person
  • K. Sapdanga, Home Minister

The Mizoram Police Force is the law enforcing agency of the state of Mizoram, India.

Insignia/Ranks of Mizoram Police

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State Police Services rank insignia[1]
Insignia
Rank Superintendent of police[a] Additional superintendent of police[b] Deputy superintendent of police[c]
Abbreviation SP Addl.SP DSP/Dy.SP


Ranges

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Mizoram Police has Three Police Ranges Namely Northern , Southern and Eastern Ranges, which are headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police Northern , Southern Eastern respectively.[3]

Ranges Districts DIGP Station
Northern Range Aizawl District, Kolasib District, Mamit District, Lalthiamsanga Sailo, MPS Aizawl
Southern Range Lunglei district, Lawngtlai District, Siaha District and Hnahthial District Altaf Ahmad Khan, IPS Lunglei
Eastern Range Champhai District, Khawzawl District, Saitual District and Serchhip District Rohit Meena, IPS Aizawl

Training and development

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Mizoram Police has two (2) Training Centres. The two training centres are at Mualvum and Thenzawl. Currently, Police Training Centre Thenzawl is the active training centre for its general employees. Officer cadres are sent for training at North East Police Academy (NEPA).

General Basic training courses are for nine (9) months.

Mizoram Police, under Police Modernization Scheme, runs Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems which links every Police station in Mizoram through Wide Area Network (WAN).

Forensic Science Department

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Government of Mizoram established Forensic Science Laboratory under the administrative control of Police Department Vide Notification No. A/12034/1/97-HMP dated 31/7/2000. Forensic Science Laboratory, Mizoram started functioning initially with only one division i.e. chemistry, Mizoram FSL now have 8(eight) divisions viz. Chemistry, Questioned Document, Ballistics & Toolmarks, Fingerprint, Photography, DNA/Serology, Toxicology and Cyber Forensics, and headed by Director rank Forensic Scientist. The Laboratory was upgraded to a full-fledged Directorate in March, 2015 which is in par with the guidelines of National Human Rights Commission.[4]

Vehicles

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Vehicle Country of origin Type Notes Picture
Tata Sumo Victa Republic of India Patrol Car Used by City Police Patrol
Maruti Gypsy Republic of India Escorts|Patrol Car Used by Multiple
Renault Duster France Officers Used by G.O.s
Mahindra Bolero Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple
Tata Yodha Republic of India Patrol Car
Tata Telcoline Republic of India Riot Vehicle Used by MAP and MRP Riot Police
Tata 407 Tow Truck Republic of India Tow Truck Used by the Traffic Department
Tata Sumo Armoured Republic of India Special Used by Escorts and Special Units
Royal Enfield Electra 350 Republic of India Patrol Bike Used by Traffic Police Department
Suzuki Gixxer 250 Japan Patrol Bike Used by Traffic Department-
Mahindra Bolero Pikup Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple
Tata Xenon Republic of India Patrol Jeep|Officials Used by Multiple

Weapons

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Name Country of origin Type Users
Pistol Auto 9mm 1A India Semi-automatic pistol City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security
Glock 19 Austria City Police, Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandos
Beretta PX4 Storm Italy Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandos
Sterling SMG United Kingdom Submachine gun
Heckler & Koch MP5 Germany
Brügger & Thomet MP9  Switzerland
INSAS rifle India Rifle Mizoram Armed Police
L1A1 SLR
AK-47 Soviet Union Mizoram Armed Police, VIP Security and Commandos
AKM
AKMS
AK103 Russia
M4 carbine United States VIP Security and Commandos
Brügger & Thomet APR  Switzerland Mizoram Armed Police and Commandos
Bren LMG United Kingdom Squad Automatic Weapon Mizoram Armed Police

Recruitments

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Entries are done at the following ranks:
1. Constables / Lady constables, Sub Inspectors and Lady Sub inspectors: Appointment done through Mizoram Police Recruitment Board.
2. Mizoram Police Service: Officers selected through Mizoram Public Service Commission (Group-A) etc. Examination conducted by Mizoram Public Service Commission [1] are appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police or higher.
4. Indian Police Service: Officers selected through Civil Service Examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission [2] are appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police or higher (up to DGP).

Notes

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  1. ^ In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is "Commandant.
  2. ^ In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is Deputy Commandant
  3. ^ In an armed police battalion, the equivalent rank is Assistant Commandant.

References

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  1. ^
    • "Police Ranks" (PDF). Maharashtra Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
    • "Governance of Kerala Police". Kerala Police. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
    • "Police Ranks and Badges". Odisha Police. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
    • "Kerala: Cops unhappy over promotion delay". The Times of India. 6 January 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
    • "Can SP be a non-IPS". sylendrababu.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
    • Kumar, S. Vijay (14 March 2018). "Non-cadre postings irk IPS officers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Nuh Police, Government of Haryana". mewat.haryanapolice.gov.in. Haryana Police. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Mizoram Police, Government of Mizoram, India - Home". Archived from the original on 25 February 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Mizoram Forensic Science".
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