Imphal, Oct. 29 -- Security forces in Manipur have seized around 7.7 kg of brown sugar, recovered a large cache of weapons and tactical equipment, and arrested three people, including an alleged insurgent cadre, during operations conducted over the past 36 hours.

In the biggest narcotics seizure, Churachandpur Police intercepted a Bolero vehicle at Valpakot village and recovered 7.732 kg of brown sugar. Police arrested the driver, identified as 29-year-old Lunminlal Mate from Chandel district. They also seized the vehicle and the contraband.

In a separate operation, a joint team of Senapati and Kangpokpi Police arrested 27-year-old Lamminlal Haokip at the Hengbung Outpost. The arrest followed the discovery of a drug consignment during r...