Imphal, Feb 16: Manipur Police on February 15 intercepted a vehicle along the Pallel–Chandel Road in Kakching district and seized 240 cans of beer, arresting one individual in connection with the case.
According to police sources, the operation was conducted under the jurisdiction of Pallel Police Station during routine frisking and checking along the strategic road stretch. The intercepted vehicle, a Tata Tiago bearing registration number MN01G-7842, was stopped for inspection.
Upon searching the vehicle, police recovered 240 cans of beer suspected to have been transported without valid authorisation.
The occupant of the vehicle was identified as Mayengbam Dhanajit Singh (40), a resident of Wabagai Awang Leikai in Kakching district. He was taken into custody at the scene.
Officials confirmed that the seized liquor has been confiscated and necessary legal formalities have been initiated. Further investigation is underway to determine the source and intended destination of the consignment.
