Imphal, Aug 12: Security measures has been tighten in almost all areas of Imphal East and West after various underground groups operating in the region has called ban on the Independence Day celebration of India.
Highly placed source said that reports on militants plan to triggered at various places has been found out and security measures in the said areas has been beefed up.
The main state function of the Independence day celebration is being organised at 1st MR ground here in Imphal.
Areas that the state police have tightened security measures at Palace compound, Telipati, Minuthong and Thombuthong areas in Imphal East.
At Imphal West area State force today conducted search opeartion at suspected areas in Keishamthong Assembly Constituency.
Security measures have also been beefed up Tera, Khumbong, Malom Oinam, Chingmeirong, Pheidinga, Singjamei and Babupara area.
Meanwhile, Kakching Police picked up six men during cordon and search operations conducted at Sugnu Parking in Kakching districts from 1:30 pm 2:30 pm today.
In the search operation conducted under the supervision of Kakching SP Let by SDPO Kakching Th.Dehorjit. OC Kakching, OC Hiyanglam, Officers from CDO Thoubal, Officers and personnel including female police took part in it.
Around 200 males were verified at the spot and 6 persons were picked up and they were handed over to Kakching PS for further verification.