Imphal, July 26, July 26 -- Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday announced that the state government decided to appoint Olympic Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu as Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports) in the Police department.

This was announced by him during the inspection of ongoing installation of Cryogenic Oxygen Plant at Porompat and construction of COVID hospital by DRDO at Kyamgei on Monday.

Speaking to media persons, N. Biren Singh said that Mirabai Chanu would also be rewarded with Rs 1 crore as announced by the government.

The Chief Minister further stated that Olympian Judoka Likmabam (Likmabam Sushila Devi) would be promoted from the post of Constable to Sub-Inspector. He maintained that all the parti...