Kasangaipow Gonmei is a highly decorated Sub-Inspector in the Unarmed Branch (UB) of the Assam Police, whose life story exemplifies profound resilience and professional dedication. Born to the late Pana Gonmei, he was raised in Naga Colony in Silchar, Assam. He completed his early education at Holy Cross School in Silchar, establishing deep roots in the Barak Valley that continue to influence his community advocacy.¹
His formative years were abruptly interrupted by tragedy when his father passed away while Gonmei was sitting for his college examinations. This sudden loss plunged his family into severe financial hardship. However, Gonmei found both refuge and strict discipline in sports. Training extensively at the Silchar Football Academy, he developed his athletic talents and ultimately represented his region as a national-level footballer. He has publicly credited the support of the academy and the inherent rigors of football for equipping him with the mental fortitude necessary to navigate his family's financial crisis.²
This athletic background proved instrumental in shaping his professional trajectory. In 2008, his achievements on the football field facilitated his official recruitment into the Assam Police under the sports quota. Over the course of his career, Gonmei has built a distinguished reputation for his commitment to law enforcement. He is currently stationed at Ulubari, Guwahati, where he serves within the CID Organisation of Assam as the Confidential Assistant to the Inspector General of Police (Law & Order).³
His unwavering service has been repeatedly recognized at the highest administrative levels of the state police. On December 31, 2025, it was officially announced that Gonmei had been awarded his second Director General of Police (DGP) Silver Medal for meritorious service for the year 2025. As a twice-decorated officer, he remains a deeply proud representative of the Naga community, Silchar, and the wider Barak Valley. By openly sharing his trajectory from a grieving, financially struggling student to a respected police official, he hopes to serve as an enduring inspiration for young people striving to achieve their own ambitions.⁴
Key Highlights:
1. Second DGP’s Silver Medal
2. Sub-Inspector (UB), Assam Police
3. From Naga Colony, Silchar
4. Serving with CID Organisation, Assam
5. Former national-level footballer
6. Holy Cross School, Silchar alumnus
7. Joined Assam Police in 2008 through sports quota
Footnotes
Barak Bulletin, "Assam Police SI from Silchar, Kasangaipow Gonmei Wins DGP Commendation Silver," Facebook, January 3, 2026,
https://www.facebook.com/barakbulletin/posts/-sub-inspector-ub-kasangaipow-gonmei-from-naga-colony-silchar-has-received-his-s/1672394938232576/ Ibid.
Ibid.
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Bibliography
Barak Bulletin. "Assam Police SI from Silchar, Kasangaipow Gonmei Wins DGP Commendation Silver." Facebook, January 3, 2026.