Security forces intensified their crackdown on suspected drug trafficking in Manipur’s Senapati district on February 19, arresting two young men and seizing a significant quantity of suspected brown sugar at a naka check point.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel deployed at T. Khullen Naka Check Point under Senapati Police Station intercepted a four-wheeler during routine checking. Upon thorough inspection, the team recovered 48 soap cases containing approximately 660 grams of suspected brown sugar concealed inside the vehicle.

The accused have been identified as Rahish Khan (22) and Mustakim Ahamad (23), both residents of Irong Chesaba Mayai Leikai in Kakching district. They were immediately taken into custody.

Security forces also seized a Hyundai i20 car bearing registration number AS01AP0631, two mobile phones, and two Aadhaar cards from their possession.

A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended destination of the contraband. Officials said intensified frisking and surveillance are being carried out along vulnerable routes as part of ongoing efforts to curb the narcotics trade in the region.