During the last 24 hours, Manipur Police, assisted by Assam Rifles and other security agencies, continued its extensive search operation to locate 20-year-old Luwangthem Mukesh, son of L. Gyanendra Das of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, who has been missing since March 16, 2025, a press release said. Search efforts are focused on the Bishnupur and Churachandpur border areas, Joujangtek, and Old Cachar road areas, utilising advanced technical data analysis and intelligence gathering.
Authorities are conducting high-level security coordination meetings to strategise further search operations. Manipur Police urged citizens to come forward with any relevant information that could assist in tracking the missing individual. Manipur Police remains committed to ensuring his swift recovery and maintaining law and order. Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts.
During the operation, the following items were recovered: Two of SLR with two Magazines loaded with 20 rounds, 02 nos. of INSAS Rifle with 02 Magazines loaded w 20 rounds, two SMG Carbine without magazine, eight BP Plate, Seven BP Vest, 23 Camouflage Pant, 20 Camouflage Shirt, Camouflage Cap and 22 Tactical waist Belt from Langol Housing Complex Quarter No. TA/42 (which is a vacant quarter) under Lamphel- PS, Imphal West District. Other items included one 303 Rifle, one .303 Magazine, 16 .303 Ammunition, one 12 12-bore cartridge, three Charger clips and one Pull-through from the Hill range of the Haotak Awang Leikai area under Kumbi-PS, Bishnupur District.
