23-Feb-2025 02:47 PM
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Imphal, Feb 23 (Reporter) Manipur Police have arrested four persons, recovered arms and destroyed poppy cultivation over four acres in Tengnoupal, Bishnupur and Imphal East districts in separate operations, an official said on Sunday.
Hand grenades, 9 mm pistols and other materials were seized from Phunal Maring Village in Imphal-East District. In another operation at the border town of Moreh under Tengnoupal district, improvised explosive devices and pompi shells were seized.
Police said a man was nabbed at Bishnupur district for allegedly threatening state forces. mainly commando personnel, for arresting village volunteers.
In another operation, a cadre of KCP (City Meitei) was nabbed in Bishnupur district. Manipur Police and Assam Rifles also arrested two cadres of UNLF(K) in a separate operation.
Meanwhile, a man identified as Sachin, was arrested from the General Post Office here for trying to send a parcel which contained 2.920 kgs of suspected Ganja/Marijuana.
Police said four acres of illicit poppy plants were destroyed at Kangpokpi district. Four farm huts were also burnt down...////...