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Crime
India Post Van Intercepted, 35 Courier Bags Burnt on NH-202, Police File FIR
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 05:41 PM
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Manipur police have filed an FIR after an India Post van was intercepted on NH-202, where 35 courier bags were set ablaze.
Police in Manipur have lodged a First Information Report following the interception of an India Post delivery van on National Highway 202. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, saw 35 courier bags set on fire by unknown assailants. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the arson and the identity of the perpetrators.
The van, carrying a batch of parcels, was stopped by traffic police for routine checks. According to statements from the local police station, the bags were deliberately ignited after the vehicle was halted. No injuries were reported, but the loss of goods is expected to impact local businesses.
Manipur Police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible for the crime. The FIR now forms the basis of the ongoing investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of postal deliveries in the region, prompting the India Post to review its safety protocols along major highways.
The van, carrying a batch of parcels, was stopped by traffic police for routine checks. According to statements from the local police station, the bags were deliberately ignited after the vehicle was halted. No injuries were reported, but the loss of goods is expected to impact local businesses.
Manipur Police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible for the crime. The FIR now forms the basis of the ongoing investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of postal deliveries in the region, prompting the India Post to review its safety protocols along major highways.