Security beefs up ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit

Imphal, March 12: Security measures has been beefed up in all districts of the state particularly in Imphal East and Imphal West district to ensure full proof security ahead of the prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath visit in the state.
A source said that state Home department had instructed all police stations to remain alert and conduct search operation in Imphal East and Imphal West district. More security measures have been taken up in and around Manipur University where the Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate 105th Indian Science Congress at Manipur University.
Today too, a team of Imphal East police commando led by DSP and OC Imphal East Police station conducted cordon and search operation at Friend’s colony, Muslim colony and Loubuk leikai, Mantripukhri at around 5 am.
Police source said that a total of 350 male and 190 female were verified during the search operation. The police team also entered some of the suspicious houses of the area. 13 suspected persons were picked up and handed over to Heingang Police Station for further verification.
Another team of Nambol police station also conducted search operation near Bir Tikendrajit International Airport at Changangei today morning. The police team led by OC Nambol Police cordon Malom Tulihal Makha Leikai western side of Airport fencing and conducted the search operation . Police source said that 350 males and 150 females were verified during the operation. 2 suspected individuals were picked up for further verification.