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NDTV
09-06-2025
- NDTV
Massive Drug Bust Worth Over Rs 55 Crore In Manipur's Churachandpur
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. In Manipur, a joint operation seized 8 kg of heroin and 6.7 kg of opium worth over Rs 54 crore and Rs 87 lakh, respectively. Five arrests were made, and cash and equipment were also confiscated. Drugs were smuggled from Myanmar. New Delhi: Continuing the battle against smuggling and trafficking of contraband drugs in the northeastern region, a joint team in Manipur has seized nearly 8 kg of heroin worth Rs 54.29 crore and 6.7 kg of opium valued at Rs 87.57 lakh in the international grey drug market, the Finance Ministry said in a statement on Monday. A special operation codenamed 'Operation White Veil' was carried out in the bordering areas of Manipur's Churachandpur district on June 5-7 by a joint team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Customs, Assam Rifles, and the Manipur Police. The joint team seized 7,755.75 grams of heroin worth Rs 54.29 crore and 6,736 grams of opium worth Rs 87.57 lakh in the international grey drug market, along with Rs 35.63 lakh cash, the Finance Ministry said in the statement. It said that two Baofeng walkie-talkies and a Maruti Suzuki Eeco van have been seized, and five people have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Preliminary investigation indicates the seized drugs were smuggled into the bordering areas of Churachandpur district from Myanmar through the porous forested Indo-Myanmar border. In spite of the challenges and difficulties, a well-coordinated action by the law enforcement agencies led to the successful operation, it added. The NDPS Act prescribes stringent punishment to offenders, which may entail rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years.
United News of India
09-06-2025
- United News of India
Drugs and cash of Rs 55.52 cr seized in Manipur, five held
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) In a major crackdown on drug trafficking networks in the North Eastern Region, a joint team of DRI, Customs, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police seized drugs and cash worth approximately Rs 55.52 cr in Churachandpur District of Manipur, an official statement said here on Monday. . The operation, codenamed 'Operation White Veil', lasted for three days between June 5 and 7, and led to the arrest of five persons, The officials of joint team seized 7,755.75 grams of heroin worth Rs 54.29 cr and 6,736 grams of opium worth Rs 87.57 lakh in the international grey drug market, along with cash of Rs 35.63 lakh. Two Baofeng walkie-talkies and one Maruti Eeco Van have been seized and five persons arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. In the early hours of June 6, two suspects were discreetly pursued from Behiang Village near the Myanmar border. The pursuit led the authorities to a house in Thadou Veng in Singngat Sub-Division, where they recovered 219 soap cases containing heroin, eight packages and 18 small tin cans containing opium along with two Baofeng walkie-talkies and Rs 7,58,050 in cash. While one person was apprehended from the house, two others, who escaped, were intercepted at Bualkot Check Gate. Further investigation led to another search in Behiang Village, where two packages of opium and Rs 28,05,000 lakh in cash was recovered from the residence of one of the accused. Acting on further inputs received during the operation, two persons carrying improvised manpacks were intercepted at Zoukhonuam Village near BP 46 on June 7. Search of the manpacks resulted in the recovery of 440 soap cases containing heroin. Preliminary investigation indicates that the seized contraband drugs were smuggled into the bordering areas of Churachandpur District from Myanmar through the porous forested Indo-Myanmar border.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Manipur: 13 militants arrested in last 24 hours in a statewide crackdown
Imphal: At least 13 militants have been arrested in a statewide crackdown in a joint operation by security forces and police in Manipur in the last 24 hours, police said on Sunday. Those arrested are 'active' members of banned insurgent groups and were allegedly involved in extortion activities, an officer said. 'We have been receiving complaints of extortion and illegal activities. To crack down on those armed miscreants or militants, we have been taking necessary measures,' a senior police officer told HT. The police said two active members of the Kangleipak Communist Party – People's War Group [KCP (PWG)] faction — Ningthoujam Kiran Meitei alias Boinao (29) of Lairenkabi Mayai Leikai and Sorokhaibam Inaocha Singh (45) of Salam Mamang Leikai, both residents of Imphal West district — were arrested on Saturday. The duo were allegedly extorting money from government departments, officials, and the public. 'A large cache of items was recovered from their possession, including 75 rounds of assorted ammunition of various calibers such as 5.56 mm, AK, and .303, along with two Baofeng two-way radio sets with chargers, a green bulletproof vest with two iron plates suspected to be improvised armour, a camouflage helmet, mobile handsets, an Aadhaar card, a green backpack, and a four-wheeler vehicle,' an officer said. Abujam Manoj Singh (21), an active member of the KCP (Apunba) faction, was also apprehended on May 10 from Salam Maning Leikai under the jurisdiction of Patsoi police station in Imphal West district. Security forces recovered 46 live rounds of 5.56 mm caliber ammunition and a mobile phone from his possession. In a separate operation, Sogolsem Thoithoi alias Samson (44), an active cadre of the Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA), was arrested from Mayang Langjing Kwaisphai under Lamsang police station. He was reportedly involved in extorting money from government schools and the public in the Imphal area, the officer said. Two active cadres of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak – Progressive [PREPAK (Pro)] faction were arrested on Saturday. 'Ingudam Ingocha Singh alias Borobi (48) of Seijang Makha Leikai, Imphal East district, accused of transporting logistics, arms, ammunition, and food supplies for the outfit, was held from Chingarel Tejpur under Lamlai police station. Sarangthem Premananda Singh alias Nanao (35) of Kakching Khunou was arrested from Wangoo Chairel Sabam in Kakching district. He is suspected of being involved in extortion activities,' an officer said. An active member of the G5 organisation — one of the five banned underground outfits affiliated with PREPAK --- Salam Kifson Luwang alias Loya (26) was arrested from Wahengbam Leikai Lairembi Maning under Imphal police station. He is suspected of extorting money from the public in the valley region, the officer said. Also Read: Manipur: Forces seize 22 IEDs during counter-insurgency op; 3 militants arrested Meanwhile, four active cadres of the KCP (Meitei Communist Progressive) faction were apprehended from different locations in Imphal West and Kakching districts on Friday. Security forces arrested Hidangmayum Harishankar Sharma alias Ajay (32), Hidangmayum Naoba Sharma alias Nongthang (36), Oinam Jeet Singh alias Sanamani (42), and Laishram Inao Singh alias Loya or Sanjenaha (42), and seized two pistols with magazines, 27 rounds of live ammunition, a three-wheeler and a two-wheeler, along with four mobile phones, wallets, and identity cards during the operation. Two more arrests were made on Friday. Ningombam Jiten Singh alias Bikramjit (45), an active cadre of KCP (PWG) accused of extortion, was arrested from Thoubal Ningombam Utha Leirak. Khangembam Ningthem Meitei alias Tomcha (51), a PREPAK (Pro) member, was arrested from his Ningel Awang Leikai residence under Nongpok Sekmai police station in Thoubal district. He is suspected of extortion, illegal road tax collection, and illegal recruitment in his area, the officer said. The security forces are carrying out extensive intelligence-based combing operations and cordon-and-search drives across the state. The officer added that the state's security forces are committed to combating militant activity and protecting the public from illegal extortion networks.
