Manipur: Four Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 12 Crore
Security forces in Manipur arrested four alleged drug smugglers in two separate operations (Tengnoupal/Moreh and Singhat/Churachandpur) and seized contraband estimated at around ₹12 crore. At a Tengnoupal check-post two men — Jahiya Khan (25) and Md Zamir Khan (23) (both from Moreh’s Premnagar area) — were arrested and found with 3.387 kg of “World Is Yours” (WY) methamphetamine tablets and a vehicle. In a separate operation near Singhat (Churachandpur), two men — Paokholal (53) and Kamkholal alias Lalpu (43) — were detained and led police to 24 soap cases containing brown sugar (a heroin derivative) recovered from multiple locations
The arrest details — who, where, and what was seized
Let’s start with the facts on the table:
- When & where: The arrests were made in operations across Manipur over a 24-hour window. One operation was at the Tengnoupal Naka check-post (Moreh area) and the other in the Singhat area of Churachandpur district.
- Who was detained: Two men from Moreh — Jahiya Khan (25) and Md Zamir Khan (23) — were arrested at the Tengnoupal check-post. Separately, Paokholal (53) and Kamkholal alias Lalpu (43) were arrested in Churachandpur jurisdiction.
- What was seized: From the Moreh detainees authorities recovered 3.387 kg of WY (World Is Yours) methamphetamine tablets and a four-wheeler. From the Churachandpur-linked suspects, police recovered 24 soap cases containing brown sugar — a processed heroin derivative — from different locations. Combined, officials put the value of the contraband at about ₹12 crore.
Those numbers — 3.387 kg of WY tablets and 24 soap cases of brown sugar — are precise and matter. WY tablets are a concentrated stimulant; soap-case concealment is a long-time smuggling trick. Taking these tools off the street has immediate tactical impact and, importantly, intelligence value.
FAQs (Five Unique Questions & Answers)
Q1: Who were the four arrested and where were they caught?
A1: Two men — Jahiya Khan (25) and Md Zamir Khan (23) — were arrested at the Tengnoupal Naka check-post (Moreh area). Two others — Paokholal (53) and Kamkholal alias Lalpu (43) — were arrested in the Singhat (Churachandpur) area. The arrests led to recovery of WY tablets and brown sugar packed in soap cases.
Q2: Exactly what was seized and what’s its value?
A2: Authorities recovered 3.387 kg of “World Is Yours” (WY) methamphetamine tablets, multiple soap cases containing brown sugar (a heroin derivative), and a four-wheeler. Officials estimated the total value of seized contraband at around ₹12 crore.
Q3: What is WY and why is it dangerous?
A3: WY (often called yaba) is a methamphetamine tablet — a potent stimulant mixed with caffeine — produced in Southeast Asia. It’s highly addictive and drives significant public-health and law-and-order harms, including addiction, violence and downstream criminality.
Q4: Is Moreh a special case for drug trafficking?
A4: Yes. Moreh (Tengnoupal), on the India–Myanmar border, has long been a transit hub for drugs coming from the Golden Triangle. It has been the site of several major seizures in previous years, underscoring its strategic importance for traffickers.
Q5: Will arrests like this stop the trade?
A5: Arrests and seizures are essential but not sufficient. Sustained reduction in trafficking requires a mix of targeted enforcement, cross-border cooperation, public-health interventions, and socio-economic alternatives for communities vulnerable to trafficking economies. Short-term wins need long-term strategy.
