Imphal, Feb. 20 -- In a series of synergized intelligence-based joint operations conducted by Assam Rifles with assistance from other central security agencies and Manipur Police apprehended a man reportedly involved in narco-insurgency along the Manipur-Myanmar border.

Manipur Police Control Room bulletin on Thursday stated that Seiminlen Doungel (35), a resident of Tuibong village in the jurisdiction of Churachandpur police station under the Churachandpur district sharing borders with Myanmar on the south was arrested on Wednesday.

The arrest was made in an hourlong operation in and around his residence with the recovery of several illegal articles from his possession.

Seiminlen Doungel was involved in extortion activities, kidnappin...