Security forces in Manipur arrested five active cadres of proscribed insurgent outfits and a suspected drug trafficker during coordinated operations carried out over two days, recovering nearly 400 grams of high-grade heroin and a firearm with live ammunition.
On February 15, security personnel apprehended 42-year-old Md. Jayad Khan from Sangaiyumpham Part-II Cherapur under Thoubal Police Station. Acting on specific intelligence, the forces conducted a raid at his residence and seized 10 soap cases containing Heroin No. 4 weighing approximately 397 grams.
Along with the narcotics, a single-barrel gun and an ammunition belt loaded with six live rounds were recovered.
A two-wheeler allegedly used in the illegal activity was also confiscated. Officials stated that the operation dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the region.
On February 16, security forces arrested an active cadre of the proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Noyon faction) from the Sawombung area under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. The arrested individual was identified as Phijam Rainson Singh alias Luwangcha, Amutombi, Tayai (29), a resident of Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai in Imphal East.
Preliminary interrogation indicated his alleged involvement in activities linked to the banned insurgent group.
In a separate operation the same day, an active woman cadre of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba faction) was apprehended from Taothong Khunou near Khutheibam Lampak under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West district. She was identified as Sanasam Rozy Devi alias Zy (26), a resident of Phumlou Mamang Leikai in Imphal West district. Officials said she was allegedly involved in facilitating activities of the insurgent outfit in the valley areas.
Meanwhile, on February 15, two active cadres of the banned insurgent group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested from the Jagnoi area near IMB Pillar No. 80 in Moreh under Moreh Police Station in Tengnoupal district.
The arrested individuals were identified as Hawaijam Nganthoiba (19), a resident of Rajaram under Lakhipur Police Station in Assam’s Cachar district, and Moirangthem Jenith Singh (24) of Ningthou Pareng Maning under Kakching Police Station in Kakching district.
