Thoubal arrests one person for alleged involvement in drugs

IMPHAL: Thoubal District Police commandos have arrested a 29-year-old Pukhrimayum Imran Khan for his alleged involvement in drug manufacturing, arms dealing and vehicle theft from the Lilong area.

Altogether, police have arrested five persons in connection with the case and seized equipment and chemicals used in the manufacturing of heroin along with one 9 mm pistol and a stolen Royal Enfield motorcycle.

Police had earlier arrested Khan along with his associate, 36-year-old Abas Mastana of Moijing Awang Leikai, on January 18, 2020, from Kwakta under Bishnupur District. However, Khan escaped custody and had been on the run since then. (Agencies)

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