Manipur Security Forces Arrest 6 Including Militants And Recover Arms And Drugs
Manipur forces arrest militants and drug peddlers, seize arms and narcotics.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested six individuals, including three militants and two alleged drug peddlers, during a series of coordinated operations across multiple districts, officials said on Saturday. The crackdown also led to the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and combat-related materials, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb insurgency and illegal drug networks in the state.
According to police officials, three of the arrested individuals are linked to the banned militant outfit People’s Liberation Army (PLA). They were detained during separate operations carried out in Kakching and Imphal West districts. Authorities said security personnel recovered weapons and other materials from their possession, including a 9 mm pistol, multiple live rounds of ammunition, cartridges, detonators, and suspected improvised explosive device (IED) components such as remote-control devices.
In a parallel operation in Thoubal district’s Mayai Leikai area under Heirok police station, security forces including personnel from the Assam Rifles recovered a significant stockpile of arms and military equipment. The seized items included firearms, ammunition, bulletproof gear, combat uniforms, and accessories, along with materials believed to be associated with insurgent activities. Officials said the recovered items have been handed over to the local police station for further investigation.
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In addition to the anti-insurgency operations, security forces also conducted anti-narcotics raids in Imphal West and Thoubal districts, leading to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers. Authorities seized quantities of methamphetamine tablets and heroin during these operations. A third suspect was also arrested in Imphal East district in a related development, as part of continued efforts to dismantle drug distribution networks in the region.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police Mukesh Singh reviewed the law-and-order situation in Imphal East district during a visit to the district police headquarters. He stressed the importance of improving investigation quality, ensuring effective supervision, and expediting case disposal. He also called for intensified anti-insurgency operations and proactive policing to maintain stability and public confidence in the region.
Officials said security arrangements across Manipur remain heightened, with more than 100 checkpoints established across valley and hill districts. Convoy protection for essential goods along key highways continues, while authorities have urged the public to remain cautious of misinformation circulating on social media as security operations continue in sensitive areas.
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