Several rebels arrested, drugs seized in Manipur
Imphal, 18 March (HS): Security forces and police in Manipur have arrested several rebels and a person with narcotics in different operations. police said on Tuesday that in Bishnupur district, security forces arrested an KCP (PWG) outfit Khundrakp
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Imphal, 18 March (HS): Security forces and police in Manipur have arrested several rebels and a person with narcotics in different operations.

police said on Tuesday that in Bishnupur district, security forces arrested an KCP (PWG) outfit Khundrakpam Michael Singh (33) from Ningthoukhong Kha Keirungbam Leikai. During interrogation, he confessed to hiding a 9 mm pistol and some bullets in the Sangaipru FCI warehouse area. A 9 mm pistol (one) with empty magazine, four 9 mm bullets, one empty 9 mm shell, one live AK-47 bullet, one live 7.62 mm bullet, two live .303 bullets, one mobile phone and two SIM cards and an Aadhar card were recovered from his possession.

Besides, Laishram Tomba Singh (33), a KCP (PWG) outfit was arrested from Haorebi Mayai Leikai under Wangoi police station area in Imphal West district. He was involved in extortion from the general public, government servants and shopkeepers. One mobile phone was recovered from him.

In another operation, Athokpam Romeo Singh alias Ngamba (44), a cadre of PREPAK/UPPK was arrested from Shamurau Naorem Chaprau Makha Leikai under Wangoi police station area in Imphal West district. He was earlier a member of RPF/PLA and was involved in extortion. Two mobile phones (including Airtel SIM card) and one Aadhar card were seized from him.

The security forces arrested Lourembam Brojan Singh alias Daison (50), an outfit of RPF/PLA from near Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation in Langol Game Village Zone-III under Lamphel police station area. Two mobile phones, a two-wheeler and an Aadhar card were seized from him.

Besides, security forces arrested Martin Pratinlen Kilong (23) from Kuljang village under Molcham police station area of Chandel district. About 5.48 kg of suspected brown sugar (in 137 soap cartons), a four-wheeler, two mobile phones and an Aadhar card were recovered from him.

Security forces and police have intensified the operation against militant organisations and narcotics. Further interrogation of all the arrested persons is underway.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash


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