The Aryavarth Express
Imphal (Manipur):
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, security forces in Manipur intensified intelligence-based combing, cordon, and search operations across vulnerable and fringe areas, leading to the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives, along with the arrest of individuals involved in extortion and banned outfits.
According to Manipur Police, extensive area domination exercises carried out between January 24 and 25 across several districts resulted in the seizure of sophisticated weapons, including RPG ammunition, assault rifles, grenades, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), detonators, magazines, and communication equipment. The recoveries were made from multiple locations in Churachandpur, Kakching, Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Jiribam districts.
In a major security boost ahead of the national event, security forces also detected and neutralised three IEDs near the Indo-Myanmar Border under Moreh Police Station in Tengnoupal district, thereby averting potential threats.
In parallel, targeted operations against extortion networks led to the arrest of an active cadre of the banned RPF/PLA, Yumnam Brojen Singh alias Kunjo (55), from Imphal West district on January 25. His younger brother, Yumnam Thomas Singh (45), was also arrested for allegedly destroying evidence linked to the case. In a separate operation, an extortionist identified as Md Nawaj Khan (32) was arrested from Senapati Bazar for issuing threat calls and extortion demand letters. Several documents and electronic devices were seized from the accused.
Meanwhile, police continued enforcement drives against traffic violations across the state. Between January 19 and 25, authorities issued 188 challans amounting to ₹2.74 lakh in fines, took action against 11 vehicles fitted with tinted films, and detained one vehicle.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid believing or circulating rumours and fake content on social media, and promptly report any suspicious activity. Citizens have also been appealed to voluntarily surrender looted arms, ammunition, and explosives to the nearest police station or security force.
