Imphal, 01 September (HS): A massive crackdown by Manipur Police and security forces over the past 24 hours has led to the arrest of eight people, including drug peddlers, proscribed group rebels and arms traffickers. Along with the arrests, the forces also seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, narcotics and other contraband.
At Tengnoupal Naka check post, police intercepted two youths — Jahiya Khan (25) and Md Zamir Khan (23) of Moreh Premnagar Ward No. 4. They were caught with 3.387 kg of WY tablets and a four-wheeler.
In another operation in Churachandpur district, two men identified as Paokholal (53) of Lhanghoi Veng and Kamkholal alias Lalpu (43) of Joljam village were arrested. Their questioning led to the recovery of 24 soap cases of brown sugar from different areas under Singhat police station.
Action against rebels also gained momentum. Two rebels of the banned PREPAK (PRO) outfit were picked up — Laishram Suranjoy Singh alias Lamkhonba alias Apat (39) from Imphal East’s Takhel Awang Leikai and Phuritshabam Dharmaraj Singh alias Phirepa alias Angangjao alias Nanao (25) from Imphal West’s Khonghampat Mantri Leikai. A wallet with his Aadhaar card was also seized.
In another arms recovery operations were carried out in Kanto Sabal area of Imphal West under Sekmai police station. Security forces seized three grenades, 53 live rounds of various calibres, an LMG magazine, a rifle bayonet, suspected IED material, military gear, communication devices and other explosive items.
The crackdown also targeted members of Arambai Tenggol (AT). Two alleged operatives, Laishram Tondomba Singh (27) of Wangjing Lamding Bazar in Thoubal and Tourangbam Amarjit Meitei alias Yaima (20) of Lamding Mamang Leikai, were arrested in Imphal West. The duo was found with seven HK33 rifles, two M4A1 carbines, two Glock .45 pistols with magazines, 36 empty magazines, 100 rounds of .45 ammunition, Aadhaar cards, cash, four mobile phones and a four-wheeler. Both were remanded to nine days’ police custody.
Meanwhile, in a separate drive against traffic violations, Manipur Police also removed tinted films from two vehicles on August 30.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash
