Manipur Police arrested two individuals along NH-102 at Pallel Thongwangma under Kakching Police Station in Kakching district for possession of heroin.

The arrested persons have been identified as Hidayatullah (27), a resident of Phaicham Veng Bidna Part-1, Moreh Ward No. 3, Tengnoupal district, and Muhammad Islamuddin Khan (45) of Moreh Ward No. 5, Tengnoupal district.

During the operation, police recovered three soap cases containing contraband heroin powder weighing approximately 47 grams, along with an auto-rickshaw used in transportation.

Both the accused, along with the seized items, have been taken into custody and further investigation is underway.