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Crime
35 Postal Courier Bags Stolen and Burnt in Ukhrul, Manipur
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 06:39 PM
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Police in Ukhrul district, Manipur, report that 35 courier bags belonging to the postal department were allegedly looted and set on fire.
Police in Ukhrul district, Manipur, have confirmed that 35 courier bags belonging to the Indian Postal Service were stolen and subsequently set ablaze. The incident was first reported by local authorities after the bags were found charred in a deserted area near the district’s main road.
Investigators say the bags were carrying a variety of postal items, though the exact contents remain unknown as the fire destroyed most of the material. The postal department has not yet released a statement, but officials are cooperating with the investigation.
The case has raised concerns about security at postal depots across the state. Law enforcement officials have increased patrols in the region and are reviewing security protocols to prevent similar incidents.
A preliminary inquiry has been launched, and the police are working to identify the perpetrators and recover any remaining items. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Investigators say the bags were carrying a variety of postal items, though the exact contents remain unknown as the fire destroyed most of the material. The postal department has not yet released a statement, but officials are cooperating with the investigation.
The case has raised concerns about security at postal depots across the state. Law enforcement officials have increased patrols in the region and are reviewing security protocols to prevent similar incidents.
A preliminary inquiry has been launched, and the police are working to identify the perpetrators and recover any remaining items. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.