207 cough syrup bottles seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 04 2023:
Locals and Meira Paibis of Khangabok have seized 207 cough syrup bottles while carrying out regular checks in Khangabok area in view of the prevailing tense situation in the State.
In connection with the above, one person identified as Md Fazur Rahman (51yrs), s/o Sonamani Rahaman from Sangaiyumpham Cherapur Makha Leikai was apprehended by the locals and the Meira Paibis while his accomplice fled the spot taking advantage of the commotion.
Upon interrogation, Md Fazur Rahman claimed that he is a suspended Commando personnel of Imphal West and identified his accomplice as Md Arif Ali, an IRB personnel from his locality.
A press meet was held today at the office of Khangabok Joint Co-Ordinating Committee at Khangabok Khullakpam Leikai.
Addressing media persons, Convenor of the Committee, Kh Bishan Mangang said that locals and Meira Paibis of Khangabok have been keeping a strict vigil in their respective areas to ensure that no untoward incidents occur amid the prevailing unrest.
While conducting regular checking yesterday, the aforementioned persons came in a Santro Car yesterday night around 11 pm in a suspicious manner and were asked to stop.
However they tried to flee the spot therefore the volunteers of the committee chased them and were nabbed but Md Arif Alim managed to escape taking advantage of the commotion, he added.
He further informed that Md Fazur Rahman along with the seized items were handed over to Thoubal Police Station to take up necessary legal actions.