A police operation targeting the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Manipur’s Thoubal district resulted in the death of an 18-year-old cadre, and the arrest of six individuals allegedly involved in the extortion activities.
In a crackdown on drug production, authorities in Manipur have destroyed over 150 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across the state in a series of joint operations involving multiple agencies.
Manipur police has intensified its efforts in the war against drugs by destroying a significant 59 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. In a post on his X handle, Chief Minister N Biren Singh highlighted the impact of these operations, emphasizing the state’s commitment to curbing narcotic drug production and trafficking.
In a coordinated operation, the Manipur Police and Central security forces recovered a big cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in the Kangpokpi district early Saturday morning.
In a significant crackdown on insurgent activities, Manipur police successfully arrested five members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) (KCP-PWG) in Charangpat Mayai Leikai, Thoubal district.
Manipur Police have approached the Army to train its personnel on the usage of 7.62 mm Medium Machine Guns (MMG), an official said on Wednesday.
L Susindro, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, said on Tuesday that the move is aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of fuel stations and preventing incidents of extortion and theft.
Following a tip off the arrests were made during a raid in the Lilong Chajing area of Imphal West district.
Two Manipur police commandos were killed and six others injured in the Moreh area amid reports of fresh violence in the state, officers informed on Thursday.
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday hit out at the oppposition, stating that it is running away from the proceedings of the parliament.
