As part of the preventive measures taken ahead of upcoming Sangai Festival and VVIP visit to the state as part of the festival, Manipur has been continuing verification of individuals, conducting house to house search operations at different areas of Imphal City.
A team of district commando, Imphal West conducted house to house search operation at Takhellambam Leikai, Sagolband Thingom Leikai, Sega Road, Keishampat Leimajam Leikai and Tera Kurao makhong area from 6 am to 8 am on Wednesday.
During the operation, about 150 houses, including five houses of different underground outfits on bail, were searched – in total, about 270 individuals and five bail outs were verified but no individuals were detained.
Meanwhile, another team of district commando, Imphal West conducted cordon and search operation at Pratap Talkies crossing area, Paona Bazaar covering Masjid Road, Pologround area, Hotel Kristina stretch and Fashion Point area, Paona Bazaar from 3.30 pm to 4 pm.
During the said operation, around 155 individuals were verified in the respective areas. Among the 155 individuals, eight were detained and handed over to City Police Station for further verification.
The detainees were released after verification at the same police station.
