Imphal: Security forces arrested seven people, including a Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel, during separate operations across Manipur’s valley districts in the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.
In the first operation near the Catholic Medical Centre (CMC) Hospital in Imphal East, two men were detained. They were identified as Purna Bahadur Karke, 40, of Kanglatongbi Hatik Khuwa — a VDF member posted in Kangpokpi district — and Lovingson, 37, of Kanglatongbi Santipur. Authorities seized 1.425 kg of suspected brown sugar (weight includes the carry bag) and a Honda Activa scooter from their possession.
In a separate arrest, Manipur Police apprehended Bramacharimayum Sana Sharma, also known as Ibungo or Manisana, 38, an alleged active cadre of the proscribed group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). He was taken into custody at the CDO Imphal West office complex in Minuthong, within the jurisdiction of Imphal Police Station. Officials said Sharma is a resident of Mayang Imphal Bazar and had been staying at Mayang Imphal Thana Awang Leikai.
Police also detained four individuals in Imphal city on charges of illegal liquor sales and recovered a large quantity of illicit alcohol. Those arrested were named as Polem Diamond Singh, 30, of Thangmeiband Polem Leikai; Moirangthem Dingku Singh, 26, of Moirang Sendra; Moirangthem Lalhaiba, 33, of Bamon Leikai; and Laishram Romesh Singh, 43, of Sugnu Napat Mayai Leikai.
Security forces said they continued search and area-domination operations across vulnerable and fringe areas while ensuring the movement of 289 vehicles carrying essential goods along NH-37 with armed escorts. A total of 114 nakas and checkpoints have been set up across hill and valley districts to strengthen security, officials added. Reported by Bit Irom.
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Publish Date: 2026-06-04 00:11:00
