Combing operation at Kangjabi and Lalambung
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 04 2013:
Tightening security arrangement ahead of the Independence Day celebration on August 15, Imphal West Police Commandos conducted a combing operation at Kangjabi and Lalambung Makhong area yesterday.
During the operation which was held from 4:15 am to 6:30 am, around 400/500 people between the age group of 18 to 50 years were made to come out of their houses and assemble at the community hall in Thangmeiband Thingen Maru where they were interrogated one by one.
Those without any identity cards were detained while the others were released after the interrogation.
Around 75 individuals without identity cards were taken to Imphal Police Station for further verification.
However, all of them were later released in the evening.