Imphal, June 14 -- Security forces seized 15.350 kg of suspected opium concealed in a vehicle bearing an insignia of an Army official during a frisking and checking operation at T. Khullen check post in Senapati district on Sunday.
Manipur Police said the operation was conducted by a joint team comprising the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Senapati Police, D-78 CRPF, B-109 QAT CRPF and 16 Assam Rifles under the supervision of Superintendent of Police, Senapati, Zaib Shaikh.
During the checking, an Innova vehicle bearing registration number AS23AK5541, fitted with a VIP flag post but without any escort, was stopped for verification. The driver was identified as Tarkeshwar Singh of Rajdeo Singh, a resident of Hijuguri Gaon, Tinsukia Margh...