Imphal, June 8: Manipur Police and security forces have arrested seven individuals in a series of operations conducted across Churachandpur, Kakching and Senapati districts, recovering suspected brown sugar, opium and illicit liquor.
In one operation conducted on June 5, police arrested two individuals during a mobile vehicle checkpoint operation at Vajing village under Churachandpur Police Station. The accused were identified as Paominthang Haokip (44) of Haika village in Chandel district and Isla Uddin (37) of Kwakta Ward No. 8 in Bishnupur district. Officers recovered 1.423 kg of suspected brown sugar from their possession.
In another operation on June 7, police intercepted two individuals at the Singngat Police Station checkpoint in Churachandpur district. The arrested persons were identified as K. Pauchinsuan (57) of Gouchinkhup Veng, New Lamka, and Tuahmawi (42) of Mata Mualtam village. Police seized a Bolero vehicle bearing registration number MZ01P8655 along with 107 soap cases containing suspected brown sugar. The seized contraband weighed 5.143 kg, including packaging materials, with the brown sugar content estimated at approximately 1.4 kg.
A separate enforcement drive on the same day resulted in the detention of Salam Brojendro Singh (35) near Sekmaijing Bridge under Hiyanglam Police Station in Kakching district. Authorities recovered an Urban Cruiser Taisor vehicle and 250 litres of DIC liquor from his possession.
Meanwhile, security forces arrested two individuals at the T. Khullen naka post under Senapati Police Station on June 7. The accused, identified as Man Bahadur Bhattarai (24) and Ajay Baniya (22), both residents of Irang Part-II in Kangpokpi district, were travelling in a Bolero pickup vehicle bearing registration number AS05AC9494.
During the operation, security personnel recovered 28.190 kg of suspected opium, the vehicle allegedly used for transportation, a purse containing Rs 5,000 and other incriminating materials.
Officials said the arrests and seizures are part of ongoing efforts by Manipur Police and security agencies to combat narcotics trafficking and illegal liquor transportation across the state. Further investigations are underway in all the cases.
