Four people were arrested in two separate operations in Manipur, with police also recovering a scooter and suspected brown sugar, authorities said.
In Imphal West, police arrested Maibam Arun, alias Uru Singh, 50, of Khurai Ningthoubung Leikai in Imphal East, and Wahengbam Bimol, alias Mani alias Luwang Meitei, 26, of Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai. The two were apprehended from Haobam Marak Lourembam Leikai along with a Honda Activa scooter.
In a separate operation, Churachandpur district police arrested Lettinthang Vaiphei, 21, of Aishi Village in Kamjong district, and Lungoulen Haokip, 33, of Tuikong Village in Chandel district, from Koite village along Tedim Road.
Police recovered 30 soap cases containing suspected brown sugar weighing approximately 373 grams from the two men. A silver Ford EcoSport bearing registration number DL-1CT-4953 was also seized.
Further investigation into both cases is underway.
