Imphal, Nov. 15 -- Security forces in Manipur have intensified intelligence-based combing, cordon and search operations across the state as part of efforts to curb extortion, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities.
Several arrests were made during the latest round of operations yesterday.
In one operation, an active cadre of a proscribed group was apprehended from the Canchipur area under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district.
A mobile phone was seized during the arrest. In a separate routine checking drive at the Maram check point in Senapati district, two individuals involved in drug trafficking were detained.
Security personnel seized 18.2 kg of opium along with a four-wheeler vehicle from their possession. Meanwh...