Manipur police arrest ten people in gambling and weapons raids
Authorities seized an unlicensed pistol and gambling materials during separate operations in Imphal East district.
Imphal East District Police and security forces arrested ten people during raids targeting illegal gambling and unlicensed weapons on Tuesday, according to The Sentinel.
In the Koirengei–Heingang and Kongba Ucheckon areas, police conducted synchronized raids to dismantle underground dens for the illegal dice game known as lagao. Eight individuals were detained for participating in the gambling, and officers confiscated several items including betting charts, dice, platforms, and a wicket basket.
A separate security operation took place in the Arapti Mayai Leikai area following reports of public harassment. A joint unit comprising the Imphal East Police Commando and the 31 Assam Rifles arrested two men, identified as 47-year-old Pukhrihongbam Shanta Singh and 56-year-old Sapam Premjit Singh.
Officials alleged the two men were intimidating local residents at gunpoint. During a search, police recovered an unlicensed.32-calibre pistol, a magazine, 16 live rounds of ammunition, and a Honda Activa scooter used during the alleged crimes.
The Manipur Police stated on X that the drives were conducted to maintain peace and public order. Legal proceedings have been initiated against all ten suspects, and authorities have intensified search operations across the district.