Imphal, May 8 -- Central and state security forces have intensified crackdowns against the smuggling and sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and locally-produced Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor across various regions of Manipur.

A joint operation by the Manipur Police and CRPF led to the seizure of 2,500 liters of illegal DIC liquor at Naka Point Chiru Lamkhai, near Sangaithel outpost in Imphal West.

The two individuals in possession of the liquor, identified as Dithaipou Golmei (32) and Poujuanlung Kamei (39), were arrested along with a four-wheeler, according to the police.

Meanwhile, state excise officials conducted the destruction of illegally seized liquor in the presence of officers from six excise stations in Kak...