Security tightened ahead of R-Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16 2017:
Ahead of the Republic Day celebration on Janaury 26 , a team of Imphal West police led by Additional SP (Operation) S Ibomcha conducted a combing operation at Khwairamband Keithel temporary market complex, today.
Later, 12 individuals who failed to provide proper ID proof were taken to City police station for further verification.
Imphal East District police also conducted cordon and search operation at Bamon Leikai Thumbuthong area under Porompat police station today morning.
The cordon and search operation carried out under the supervision of Additional SP (Operation) Imphal East, K Meghachandra; DSP Imphal East Commando RK Saklemba and OC Vaiphei was done as part of the security measures taken up to prevent any unwanted incident ahead of Republic Day celebration.
Women police personnel also assisted the cordon and search operation during which people between the age group of 15-50 years residing in the area were called out for verification.
Around 150 people including 40 women were verified one by one by the police team.
Five persons who could not produce proper identification documents were detained.
Later they were handed over to Porompat police station for further verification.