Security forces destroyed another 15 acres of poppy in Manipur, following last week's operation that razed over 530 acres. The crackdown, part of the "War on Drugs," aims to dismantle the narco-economy linked to ethnic violence.
Earlier, seven firearms, including an M-16 rifle with magazines, four SBBL country-made guns, one revolver, and ammunition in Moljol village of Churachandpur district.
The police have arrested two illegal infiltrators from Myanmar residing in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. Two fake identity cards were recovered from their possession. The police said that they are investigating numerous such cases.
Manipur police personnel are seen in the video accusing Assam Rifles of interfering with their operation while chasing the armed miscreants. In the footage, an Assam Rifles officer is heard claiming that he is merely performing his job.