Imphal, May 3 -- Manipur Police arrested a suspected vehicle lifter on Friday and recovered a stolen Maruti Wagon R as part of an ongoing special crackdown against vehicle theft across the state.

According to the Morning Police bulletin, the operation took place around noon near Jama Masjid under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District.

The suspect, identified as Chongtham Ebungo Singh (20) from Lamboikhongnangkhong, Imphal West, was detained along with the stolen car for on-spot interrogation. Singh later confessed that the vehicle had been stolen earlier the same day from Thangmeiband, Imphal West.

Both the suspect and the recovered car were handed over to the relevant police station for further legal action.

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