Reported by Bit Irom
Imphal: Security forces arrested an alleged insurgent operative from Assam and subsequently recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from two locations in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said on Tuesday.
According to police, Meitankeishangbam Jiban Meitei alias Katungcha (43), a resident of Sabungkhok Makha Leikai in Imphal East district, was recently arrested from his hideout in Khatkhati, Assam, during a coordinated operation by central and state security forces.
Based on information obtained during the investigation, security forces launched follow-up operations in the Pangei and Yairipok areas of Imphal East district on Monday.
The operations led to the recovery of three INSAS rifles, one Ex-Calibre rifle, two SLR rifles, two .303 rifles, one 9 mm pistol, one 7.65 mm pistol, 33 rounds of ammunition of various calibres and 10 magazines.
Meanwhile, police said they continued enforcement drives against motor vehicle violations across the state. Between June 8 and June 14, authorities issued 80 challans, collecting fines amounting to Rs 79,500. Tinted films were also removed from 21 vehicles between June 7 and June 13.
Separately, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam visited the Police Headquarters on Tuesday and interacted with police personnel. In a post on social media, he commended officers and staff for their efforts in maintaining public safety and acknowledged the role of the Director General of Police and his team in responding to law and order challenges across the s