Even as Manipur's BJP government has publicised a 'war on drugs', TNM has found that heroin has gotten cheaper and more popular in the state with high school students increasingly prone to drug addiction.
Five years ago, Brinda Thounaojam made the biggest drug-related arrest in Manipur history. Today, the ex-cop is one of the most vocal critics of Chief Minister Biren Singh’s policies in the midst of the ongoing ethnic conflict.
Union Home Minister was spotted canvassing against Janata Dal (U) candidate Brinda Thounaojam at the Yaiskul Assembly constituency in the Imphal East region.
The JD(U) candidate is not new to adversity. In 2016, she resigned from service citing discrimination and suspicion for being the daughter-in-law of RK Meghen -the leader of a banned militant group.