Manipur: 7.7 Kg of Brown Sugar Seized, Three Arrested; Weapons Recovered
Security forces in Manipur seized 7.732 kg of brown sugar, arrested three people, including an alleged insurgent cadre, and recovered a large cache of weapons and tactical equipment during operations conducted over 36 hours.
Churachandpur Police intercepted a Bolero vehicle at Valpakot village and seized the contraband. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Lunminlal Mate from Chandel district, was arrested. In a separate operation, Senapati and Kangpokpi Police arrested 27-year-old Lamminlal Haokip at Hengbung Outpost following the detection of a drug consignment.
Meanwhile, a joint team of Imphal East Commandos and 28 Assam Rifles arrested 20-year-old Moiranthem Adita Singh, alias Toto, an alleged active cadre of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and its armed wing, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), at Sawombung Khunjao.
During separate search operations at Ikop Pat and Pukhao Terapur, security forces recovered submachine gun carbines, pistols, other firearms, hand grenades, a grenade launcher, detonators and ammunition. The forces also seized 17 iron bulletproof plates and 22 Kevlar helmets.
The operations are part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking, apprehend suspected insurgents and recover illegal arms and ammunition in Manipur.
