India News | Manipur Rifles Personnel Arrested with Drugs

Imphal, Jan 2 (PTI) A Manipur Rifles personnel was arrested with drugs worth lakhs of rupees in Kakching district, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday

The arrested personnel was a rifleman of the 1st Manipur Rifles and attached to the CID. He was deputed at the Khongjom Post, the CM said.

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Singh said the arrest highlighted the influence of drug money on security personnel.

"I applaud the efforts of the CDO-Kakching team for their swift action in apprehending the individual. Approximately 10.2 kg of suspected WY tablets was seized during the operation," he added.

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An officer said that the arrest was made from Pallel Mamang Leikai.

An investigation was underway to identify others involved in drug smuggling, he said.

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