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Manipur security forces arrest militants, seize weapons and drug shipments
Manipur security forces carried out coordinated operations across Imphal East, Kakching, Thoubal, Imphal West and Ukhrul districts. Five hardcore militants linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup and the United National Liberation Front were arrested, including two UNLF cadres Mutum Seitaraj Singh (31) and Thounaojam Rakesh Meitei (35). A Maruti Suzuki Swift used by the UNLF members was seized.
Two drug peddlers, Sheikh Salauddin (46) and Chongtham Anilkumar Singh (38), were apprehended after a raid on an auto‑care workshop on the Imphal‑Jiribam Highway uncovered 30 soap cases containing 346 g of suspected brown sugar, valued at over ₹50 lakh. Security forces also recovered a large cache of weapons and explosives, including modified .303 rifles, bolt‑action guns, pistols, a Chinese hand grenade, a locally‑made ‘Pompi’ gun, a 12‑bore rifle, live rounds, an improvised mortar shell, an IED and 15 barrel cartridges.
In a related operation, a 56‑year‑old woman, Zenngaihniang, was arrested in Churachandpur district for routing more than ₹28.78 lakh to suspected drug‑trade beneficiaries in Myanmar, with cash registers and a counting machine seized. The security drive also saw the establishment of 112 checkpoints across valley and hill districts to curb insurgent and illicit activities.
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup · Kangleipak Communist Party · Manipur · Mutum Seitaraj Singh · Thounaojam Rakesh Meitei · United National Liberation Front · Zenngaihniang
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Security forces deployed 112 checkpoints and checkposts across valley and hill districts of Manipur. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Security forces seized 30 soap cases containing 346 grams of suspected brown sugar valued at over ₹50 lakh. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A cache of weapons and explosives recovered included two modified .303 rifles, four bolt‑action single‑barrel guns, four 9 mm pistols, a Chinese hand grenade, a locally made ‘Pompi’ gun, a 12‑bore rif samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A Maruti Suzuki Swift used by the two UNLF cadres was seized. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two UNLF cadres, Mutum Seitaraj Singh (31) and Thounaojam Rakesh Meitei (35), were arrested in Thoubal district. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two drug peddlers, Sheikh Salauddin (46) and Chongtham Anilkumar Singh (38), were arrested in Imphal West district. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Operations were carried out in Imphal East, Kakching, Thoubal, Imphal West and Ukhrul districts of Manipur. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Five militants were arrested in Manipur belonging to the Kangleipak Communist Party, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup and the United National Liberation Front. samacharnama.com · tennews.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 56‑year‑old woman, Zenngaihniang, was arrested in Churachandpur district for routing more than ₹28.78 lakh to suspected Myanmar drug‑trade beneficiaries. www.sentinelassam.com · theshillongtimes.com