Security forces in Manipur have arrested two men from Assam and seized narcotics valued at about Rs 12.5 crore. According to officials, a joint team of Manipur Police, Central Reserve Police Force and Assam Rifles intercepted a vehicle at Leingangpokpi in Jiribam district to catch the two persons, hailing from Cachar district, identified as Rajib Hussain Mazumder from Ranighat and Sahar Alom Mazumder from Dubang.
The duo were subsequently arrested. Officials confirmed on Sunday that the two suspects were transporting highly addictive contraband in the vehicle. Upon search, police recovered about 50,000 tablets, marked WY/R, from their possession. The seized contraband weighed 5.185 kilograms.
Taking to social media, former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh lauded the team for the drugs seizure, saying: “I truly appreciate the joint team of Assam Rifles, Police and CRPF for the recovery of 50,000 WY/R tablets worth about Rs 12.5 crore and the arrest of two persons during an operation in Jiribam.”
Both suspects are in custody even as police are continuing investigation. Singh highlighted the broader implications of such enforcement actions. “The fight for a drug-free Manipur is a shared responsibility and our security forces are working day and night to safeguard the future of our youth and the integrity of our land,” he added.
The move is the latest in a series of anti-narcotics operations across the state amid intensified efforts to prevent trafficking of illegal substances in the state.
