Cordon and search operation intensifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2023:
As a part of the preventive security measures for the upcoming Republic Day, a team of Imphal West Commandos conducted a search operation today in the surrounding areas of Sagolband Tera Sayang Leirak, Sapam Leirak and Lukram Leirak.
The search operation was conducted in the morning where around 100 houses including rented accommodations were searched and the residents were verified however no one was picked up for further questioning.
Meanwhile, a surprise cordon and search operation was also carried out at Waheng Leikai parking, Shamu Makhong, Masjid Road and Uripok Chakri Kom area by Imphal West Commando personnel in the morning.
During the surprise search operation, around 195 individuals were verified properly and 12 persons were detained and handed over to the City Police Station for further verification.
In the evening, the Commando team also carried out a surprise search operation at Kasturi stretch covering areas of Ngari Gali, Boragali and Dharamsala.
Around 180 individuals were verified during the search operation and 12 persons were detained and handed over to the City Police Station for further verification.