Manipur Police Intensify Security Operations, Arrest 10 in Separate Raids
Imphal East district police arrested 10 people in separate operations targeting illegal gambling and alleged threats involving an unlicensed firearm on Tuesday.
In a crackdown on illegal lagao gambling, police conducted coordinated raids at multiple locations across the district. During an operation under Porompat Police Station, a joint team arrested eight individuals and seized seven dice, six platforms, eight charts and a wicket basket used for gambling.
Similar operations were conducted in the Koirengei–Heingang and Kongba Ucheckon areas, resulting in the recovery of additional gambling-related materials.
In a separate security operation, a joint team comprising Imphal East Police Commando personnel and the 31 Assam Rifles arrested two men from Arapti Mayai Leikai under Irilbung Police Station. Officials said the accused had allegedly threatened and intimidated local residents at gunpoint.
The arrested men were identified as Pukhrihongbam Shanta Singh, alias Natum, 47, of Arapti Mayai Leikai, and Sapam Premjit Singh, alias Abi, 56, of Sega Road Konjeng Hajari Leikai in Imphal West.
Security personnel recovered a .32-calibre pistol with a magazine, 16 live rounds of ammunition and a Honda Activa scooter from their possession.
The operations were aimed at curbing illegal gambling activities and maintaining law and order across Imphal East district.