Nagaland Dy CM Patton: No extra fees for police trainees, strict action against officials

• Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton assured the Assembly that no additional funds would be collected from police training candidates.
• Patton vowed to take strict action against officials if any such practices were reported, emphasizing he would not approve a Rs 2,500 collection proposal.
• NPF MLA Achumbemo Kikon raised concerns about a Rs 300 application fee for constable recruitment, which generated Rs 96 lakh from 32,000 applicants.
• Kikon also highlighted reports of candidates being asked to pay extra for basic amenities at training centers, questioning the Home Department's funding.
• Dy CM Patton clarified the Rs 300 application fee is standard but reiterated his firm stance against any additional charges for trainees.