Crackdown in Manipur: Major Arrests and Drug Seizures Highlight Security Challenges

Security forces in Manipur's Tengnoupal district arrested a Myanmar national with 4.4 kg of Yaba tablets. In a separate incident, a KCP cadre was arrested with firearms in Thoubal district. Police also detained individuals involved in extortion activities linked to outlawed organizations in Imphal West district.

Security forces in Manipur's Tengnoupal district arrested a Myanmar national after seizing 4.4 kg of illicit Yaba tablets from him, reported the police on Thursday.

On Wednesday, 32-year-old Hery, hailing from Tamu, Myanmar, was detained while traveling from Haolenphai to New Shijang village. Authorities confiscated four packets of the banned 'crazy drug', a methamphetamine-caffeine mix.

In the Thoubal district, a KCP (PWG) member was apprehended with firearms including a .303 LMG. More arrests were made in Imphal West district concerning members of banned groups involved in extortion activities, as per police reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)