Security forces seize 36 kg opium in Manipur’s Churachandpur, arrest accused, neutralise IEDs and destroy illicit poppy cultivation.
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IMPHAL — Security forces seized over 36 kilograms of contraband opium from an individual in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, Manipur Police said.
In a press note issued, Manipur Police informed that on January 28, security forces arrested one Letminthang Haokip (45) of Kanan Veng, Tuibong, Churachandpur district, from Sangaikot–Sugnu Road near Khokhon village under Churachandpur police station.
“From his possession, 37 plastic containers containing contraband opium weighing 36.054 kg, one four-wheeler, and one mobile handset with a SIM card were seized,” the press note stated.
In another development, security forces on Thursday neutralised three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recovered from Yangoubung village under Moreh police station in Tengnoupal district. The explosives were found near the Indo-Myanmar border close to Border Pillars 72–73.
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Additionally, security forces recovered three improvised mortars (Pompi), one IED, three hand grenades, and one walkie-talkie set with charger from the general area of Tarao Lamkhai under Tengnoupal police station on the same day.
Earlier, on January 17, Manipur Police arrested one Nang Lian Siam (35) of ZMA Road, Vengnuam, New Lamka, Churachandpur, and seized over 16.6 kg of opium from the Behiang side along Tiddim Road under Singngat police station.
Meanwhile, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Forest department destroyed 306 acres of illicit poppy cultivation during a week-long poppy destruction drive conducted from January 12 to 17, 2026, at various locations under Saikul police station in Kangpokpi district.
Martyrs’ Day observed
Manipur on Friday joined the rest of the country in observing Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, marking the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Members of Legislative Assembly, the chief secretary, security advisor, director general of police, and senior civil and police officers also paid floral tributes, honouring Gandhi’s legacy of truth and non-violence.