Imphal, Dec 20 (UNI) Manipur Police and security forces arrested a militant, apprehended three women drug peddlers, and destroyed a large poppy plantation during separate operations, officials said.
Police stated that an active cadre of a militant outfit was arrested from Imphal West district on Friday.
In another operation, security forces arrested three drug peddlers, all residents of Khergao Yum-khaibam Leikai under Porompat police station in Imphal East district, from their locality. A large quantity of heroin powder and other prohibited items were recovered from their possession.
Meanwhile, security forces destroyed approximately 118 acres of poppy cultivation in the LM Block, Mullam, and Shongphel areas. Around 20 huts found at the plantation sites were also set ablaze during the operation.
Militant arrested, poppy fields destroyed in Manipur
