Imphal: The Manipur Police has urged the public to refrain from sharing social media content that could create “unnecessary fear and panic,” warning that such actions may attract legal consequences.
In a statement issued on Friday night, the police said a video showing armed militants in Myanmar claiming that they are heading towards Manipur has been circulating online.
“The public is advised not to circulate such content, as it can generate unnecessary fear and panic. Such an act will invite legal action,” the statement added.
“Security Forces across the state, including those stationed in border areas, remain highly alert and are taking all required measures to uphold peace and ensure public safety,” it said.
Meanwhile, security forces arrested two alleged drug traffickers from Assam during a routine checking operation at the Maram check point under Maram Police Station in Manipur’s Senapati district on November 14.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Raju Ali and Aynul Haque, both residents of Kamrup district, Assam.
During the operation, the security team seized 18.2 kg of opium from their possession along with a four-wheeler vehicle used for transportation.
In a separate operation on November 14, security forces arrested an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Front of Liberation), or KCP (MFL), from the Canchipur area under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district.
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The arrested cadre has been identified as Khundrakpam Kiran Singh alias Leingakpa (26), a resident of Moirang Sendra Laisoi Leikai in Bishnupur district.
A mobile phone was recovered from his possession. Further investigation is underway.
