Imphal, Oct 16 (NationPress) In a significant operation, security forces in Manipur have taken into custody six militants affiliated with various banned organizations and confiscated drugs valued at Rs 7.26 crore. This operation also led to the arrest of six drug peddlers within a span of 24 hours, as reported by officials on Thursday.

A senior police representative disclosed that the militants, who are part of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), and People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), were apprehended in the Imphal West and Imphal East districts.

These militants are believed to be involved in various unlawful activities, including intimidation and forcible collection of subscriptions from citizens, government personnel, and contractors.

Authorities recovered a few weapons, incriminating documents, a vehicle, and multiple mobile phones from the arrested militants.

In a separate operation, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Manipur Police, detained six drug peddlers and seized 270 soap cases containing brown sugar weighing 3.636 kg, estimated to be worth around Rs 7.26 crore in the Senapati and Kangpokpi districts.

Additionally, a vehicle, an auto-rickshaw, and several mobile phones were seized from those arrested.

The security forces are actively conducting search operations and area domination in sensitive regions across the districts.

Over the past 24 hours, more than 130 vehicles transporting essential goods have safely traversed the Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37) without incident. Strict security protocols are in place at all vulnerable sites, with security convoys facilitating safe passage along sensitive routes.

As per official reports, a total of 115 nakas/checkpoints have been established across various districts, including both hilly and valley areas, to deter any illegal movements by adversarial elements and suspicious vehicles.

In the meantime, the Manipur Police are planning a series of events, including a 16 km open and 5 km fun run for both male and female participants on October 18 in Imphal, as part of the celebrations for the 134th Raising Day of Manipur Police, which occurs on October 19.