12 drug users picked up by City Police sent to rehab centres
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29 2026:
Twelve drug users picked up by Imphal City Police from different locations today were handed over to three rehabilitation centres run by the Social Welfare Department.
Four of them were admitted to Anouba Mangai Trust Centre at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, five to New Bom Rehabilitation Centre at Leikinthabi Santipur and three to New Dawn Centre at Langol Type II.
Speaking to the media, Project Co-ordinator of Anouba Mangal Trust Centre Hijam Kishorchand said the four persons handed over to the centre will be given free treatment.
He mentioned that initially they will undergo a 45-day course and if needed, treatment will be extended by two months or more.
During the course, the centres will contact family members of the drug users and make efforts to help them return to normal life, he added.
It may be mentioned that among the 12 picked up today is the person seen openly taking drugs near Nagamapal dumping site in a video that recently went viral on social media.
OC Imphal City Police Amit Leimapokpam was present during the drive.




