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Imphal: Manipur Police launched a series of raids between October 24 and October 26. They targeted insurgents and drug runners across three districts. Officers arrested a veteran PLA member and confiscated a heavy haul of weapons along with heroin.
Special commandos raided Uripok Panchai Maning on October 25. They arrested 61-year-old Tourangbam Arunbabu Singh. Police identified Singh as an active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army.
A joint team of MN Sector Quick Action Team, Range Imphal QAT of the CRPF, and Imphal East commandos moved to Bongbal Khollen on October 26. They found a stash of arms in the foothills. The haul included an A1 rifle, a .303 light machine gun, two 9mm pistols, three 12-bore guns, and various grenades. Police also grabbed four wireless radio sets. They sent the weapons to Thoubal Dam Police Station for investigation.
Bishnupur police made their own move on October 24. They stopped a Volkswagen Polo headed for Kwakta Bazar. Officers arrested 19-year-old Md. Wahajuddin and 25-year-old Shenaz after finding 208g of Heroin No. 4. Authorities held the vehicle and the drugs. According to official reports, "Further legal proceedings are expected to follow."
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