Security forces in Manipur carried out coordinated operations across the state, leading to the arrest of four militants linked to extortion and illegal activities. Explosives were recovered near the Indo-Myanmar border, illegal poppy farms destroyed, and security tightened on key highways.
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Security forces in Manipur have stepped up action across the state carrying out search operations that led to multiple arrests, recovery of explosives, destruction of illegal poppy farms, and tighter security on highways.
The police say these moves are part of an ongoing effort to curb extortion, militant activity, and illegal trade.
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According to a press note issued by Manipur Police, four people linked to banned outfits were arrested during coordinated security operations.
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In Imphal East district, security forces picked up Sagolsem Joychandra Singh (47) from the Kongba Nandeibam Leikai area. Police identified him as an active cadre of PREPAK (Pro) and said he was involved in extortion activities.
Another PREPAK cadre, Seram Manimatum Meetei (20), was arrested from Senjam Khunou Mayai Leikai in Imphal West district. Officials said he was also allegedly linked to criminal and extortion-related activities.
In a separate operation, an extortionist associated with KYKL, Takhelambam Mohen Singh, was arrested from the Kakching Lamkhai area under Kakching police station in Kakching district.
On Friday, security forces arrested Sorokhaibam Rosses (40), identified as a Lieutenant of UNLF (K), from the Canchipur area in Imphal West district.
During another search operation, security forces recovered mortars and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the general area of Yangoubung along the Indo-Myanmar Border in Tengnoupal district.
Police said the recovered explosives were later destroyed on the spot by the Bomb Disposal team. This was to prevent any threat to civilians or security personnel.
In Ukhrul district, a joint team of security forces and forest department carried out operation against illegal drug cultivation.
The team destroyed around 70 acres of illegal poppy plantation at Sihai hill. Police also said that four huts found at the plantation sites were burned and demolished during the operation.
Authorities have been repeatedly warning against poppy cultivation, which they say fuels drug trafficking and funds illegal activities.
Manipur Police said security arrangements remain strong across the state. A total of 114 Nakas and checkpoints were set up in different districts, covering both hill and valley areas. No one was detained during these checks.
The police also ensured the movement of 303 vehicles carrying essential items along National Highway-37. Security convoys were provided in sensitive stretches to allow safe and uninterrupted travel.
“Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations,” the police said in a statement.
Earlier, Manipur Police organised a one-day training programme on the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) at the New Manipur Police Headquarters in Mantripukhri.
Held with support from the NATGRID team under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the programme followed directions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Around 150 police officers from different units took part, both in person and through video conferencing.
The training aimed to help officers understand NATGRID’s features, improve intelligence sharing, and strengthen data-based investigations across the state.
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