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City Police Conduct Anti-Drug Drive in Imphal Bazaars, 12 Persons Sent to Rehabilitation Centres
City Police takes 12 people allegedly using drugs in Imphal bazaar areas to three rehabilitation centres in coordination with the Social Welfare Department.
Imphal, October 29, 2026: City Police has conducted a special anti-drug drive in Imphal’s bazaar areas as part of the ongoing War on Drugs campaign, taking 12 persons allegedly found using drugs in public places and sending them to three rehabilitation centres.
The drive followed the circulation of photographs and videos on social media purportedly showing people using drugs in public areas.
According to the information provided by City Police, the operation was carried out in coordination with the Social Welfare Department, with a focus on public places and roads frequented by people.
Three Rehabilitation Centres Identified
The 12 individuals were provided group counselling before being admitted to the following rehabilitation centres:
Anouba Mangal Trust Centre at Khuman Lampak
Newborn Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Centre at Awang Leikinthabi
Newdawn Rehabilitation Centre at Langol
Among those taken during the drive was a person whose video had recently gone viral on social media.
Drive to Continue
City Police and the Social Welfare Department stated that similar drives would continue in the coming days as part of efforts to address drug abuse in public spaces.
The departments also appealed to the public to refrain from drug abuse and urged people to cooperate with authorities in efforts to tackle substance abuse.
