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Imphal: Security forces arrested seven individuals, including a Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel, during separate operations across Manipur's valley districts in the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

In the first operation, two persons were arrested near Catholic Medical Centre (CMC) Hospital in Imphal East district. They were identified as Purna Bahadur Karke (40) of Kanglatongbi Hatik Khuwa, a VDF personnel posted in Kangpokpi district, and Lovingson (37) of Kanglatongbi Santipur.

Security forces seized 1.425 kg of suspected brown sugar, including the weight of a carry bag, along with a Honda Activa scooter from their possession.

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