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On September 3, 2025, Manipur Police arrested five people during a two-day crackdown on the illicit liquor trade after seizing a total of 2,060 litres of Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor — 1,800 litres found in a white Bolero Camper in Maklang, Tamenglong, and about 260 litres seized near Kakching — and later handed the…
Quick News Summary Manipur Police, assisted by central forces, arrested 30 people in Imphal East for allegedly transporting, stocking, and selling Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) without permits—actions that violate the Manipur Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The operations—conducted across two days ahead of Independence Day—seized 464 litres of DIC…
Short Summary In a significant operation, authorities in Manipur’s Imphal East district have seized a substantial quantity of illegal liquor, including 26 half bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 444 bottles of distilled illicit country (DIC) liquor, locally known as ‘Yu’. The joint effort involved the Manipur police, state excise officials, and a…
In a series of decisive actions, Manipur’s security forces have launched extensive operations targeting the illegal liquor trade across the state. These efforts have led to significant seizures and the dismantling of illicit brewing units, underscoring the government’s commitment to eradicating unlawful alcohol production and distribution. Recent Operations and Seizures In Churachandpur district, police conducted…