Security forces and Manipur Police carried out a series of operations across the state on June 4 and 5, leading to the arrest of two active militants and two other individuals in connection with alleged smuggling activities.
On June 5, security forces arrested an active cadre of the proscribed KCP (MFL), identified as Thangjam Diya Singh alias Manimatum (26) of Lamsang Makha Leikai under Imphal Police Station in Imphal West district, from his locality. Incriminating items were seized from his possession during the operation.
In another operation conducted on the same day, security forces apprehended an active member of the PLA, identified as Huidrom Boyboy Singh (28) of Wabagai Thingel Leikai under Hiyanglam Police Station in Kakching district.
According to officials, he was involved in arms smuggling and in pasting banners, flags and stars in various areas. Security personnel also recovered incriminating items from him.
In a separate operation on June 4 at around 4:25 pm, Manipur Police arrested Md. Azmal Khan (26) of Lilong Uku in Thoubal district near Pioneer School area along the Pallel-Chandel road under Pallel Police Station in Kakching district. Police also seized a Super Carry vehicle bearing registration number AS02CC-6784 for allegedly transporting tobacco products.
