Security beefed-up ahead of Republic Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 13 2023:
As part of the security measures ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebration, Imphal West district police commandos conducted search operations at various locations on Friday.
According to police sources, the police commandos searched 100 houses including rented quarters in Sagolband Tera Sayang Leirak, Sapam Leirak and Lukram Leirak areas from 6.20 to 8 am and verified 170 individuals including 5 UGs out on bail.
However, there is no report of any arrest.
Similar search operation was carried out in and around Maharani Bridge, Wahengbam Leikai Parking, Shamu Makhong, Masjid Road and Uripok Chakri Kom from 8.20 to 8.50 am and verified 195 individuals out of whom 12 were detained for non-possession of valid identification documents.
However, they were released after further verification at City police station, the sources informed.
In another search operation at Ngarigali, Boragali and Dharmasala conducted from 4 to 4:40 pm, the police commandos verified 180 individuals and detained 12 of them as they could not furnish valid identification documents.
The detainees were later released after further verification at City police station, added the sources.