Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have seized around 7.7 kg of brown sugar, recovered a large cache of weapons and tactical equipment, and arrested three people, including an alleged insurgent cadre, during operations conducted over the past 36 hours.

In the biggest narcotics seizure, Churachandpur Police intercepted a Bolero vehicle at Valpakot village and recovered 7.732 kg of brown sugar. Police arrested the driver, identified as 29-year-old Lunminlal Mate from Chandel district. They also seized the vehicle and the contraband.

In a separate operation, a joint team of Senapati and Kangpokpi Police arrested 27-year-old Lamminlal Haokip at the Hengbung Outpost. The arrest followed the discovery of a drug consignment during routine checks.

Meanwhile, security forces apprehended an alleged active cadre of the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and its armed wing, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). A joint team of Imphal East Commandos and the 28 Assam Rifles arrested 20-year-old Moiranthem Adita Singh, alias Toto, at Sawombung Khunjao.

Weapons and ammunition recovered in joint operations

Security forces also carried out coordinated search operations across multiple locations, recovering firearms, explosives, ammunition and protective equipment.

During an operation at Ikop Pat, a joint team of Thoubal Police Commandos and the 33 Assam Rifles recovered two submachine gun (SMG) carbines, four double- and single-barrel guns, three pistols and four hand grenades.

The team also seized two detonators, 39 rounds of live ammunition and assorted magazines.

In another operation at Pukhao Terapur in Imphal East, the Special Commando Unit of Manipur Police and the 33 Assam Rifles recovered four pistols, a grenade launcher, four single-barrel guns and six hand grenades.

The security personnel also seized 69 rounds of assorted ammunition, 17 iron bulletproof plates, 22 Kevlar helmets and grenade detonators.

The operations form part of ongoing security efforts in Manipur targeting narcotics trafficking, armed groups and the recovery of illegal weapons.