Manipur Police and Assam Rifles seize 745 bottles of codeine syrup
Three people were arrested during joint security operations across Imphal West and Bishnupur districts on Thursday.
Manipur Police and Assam Rifles arrested three individuals and recovered 745 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup during three operations on Thursday, November 12, 2026, according to The Sentinel.
The joint efforts took place at Lilong Chajing Mairenkhong Leikai, Haoreibi Mayai Leikai, and Ithai Khunou Mayai Leikai. Security teams from the Imphal West and Bishnupur Commando units worked with the 31 Assam Rifles and 33 Assam Rifles.
Authorities identified two suspected insurgent cadres as Hawaibam Lakhamon, also known as Tamocha, allegedly with the United National Liberation Front–Progressive (UNLF-P), and Sandham Gandhi Meitei, also known as Ningjaba, allegedly linked to the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak–Progressive (PREPAK-Pro).
A third person, Md Waris, aged 29, was suspected of drug smuggling. The other two suspects are aged 58 and 46. During a vehicle check in Bishnupur district, a Bishnupur Commando unit intercepted a red Maruti Swift car and found the cough syrup.
In addition to the syrup, security forces recovered a.45-calibre pistol and four live rounds. The suspects have been handed over to local authorities for legal action.