Imphal, Feb. 19 -- A team of central para-military personnel dismantled two illegal check posts allegedly used by anti-socials, thereby giving free movement of common vehicles on the NH-102 in Manipur.

The illegal structures constructed between Pallel to Moreh along the NH -102 in Manipur's Kakching and Tengnoupal districts were reportedly destroyed by the Assam Rifles based on the input that the anti-socials are collecting illegal taxes from the common vehicles.

On Wednesday, the officials said that the destructions came on Tuesday after the Assam Rifles organized a security meeting to discuss with the locals about the prevailing security situation and address the concerns of residents.

A defense wing statement stated that the event a...