Imphal, 21 February (HS): Manipur Police in last 24 hours arrested three persons in separate anti-drug operations and seized a substantial quantity of contraband substances along with vehicles and other items.
In the first operation conducted under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East district, police arrested Mohammad Warish Khan (28), a resident of Khomidok Masjid Maning, for allegedly carrying contraband WY tablets. From his possession, police recovered a black three-wheeler (Auto) bearing registration number AS-01 NC-0846 and WY tablets weighing 550 grams.
In a separate operation, security forces intercepted a four-wheeler at T. Khullen Naka Check Point under Senapati Police Station in Senapati district. During the checking, two residents of Irong Chesaba Mayai Leikai in Kakching district — Rahish Khan (22) and Mustakim Ahamad (23) — were apprehended.
From their possession, security personnel seized 48 soap cases containing brown sugar weighing 660 grams, a Hyundai i20 car bearing registration number AS01AP0631, two mobile phones and two Aadhaar cards.
Further investigation into both cases is underway, police said.----------
Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash
