Manipur: Security Forces Recover huge Arms and Ammunition
The close coordination and synergy amongst the forces have resulted in recovery of 26 weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores over last week.
IMPHAL- Security Forces recovered 26 weapons in joint search operations across Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Imphal East, and Imphal West districts, Army official informed.
A Joint Operations, led by Indian Army with Assam Rifles, Manipur Police and other security forces, have been relentlessly carried out based on specific information in hill and valley regions of Manipur.
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The close coordination and synergy amongst the forces have resulted in recovery of 26 weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores over last week.
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In Bishnupur district, on 07 October 2024, a joint operation resulted in recovery of one Carbine Machine, one AK-47 Rifle, one 12 Bore Single Barrel Rifle, one 12 Bore Pistol, 2.5 Kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), ammunition, grenades and warlike stores from Gelbung and two country made mortar (Pompi), two country made pistols, grenades and warlike stores from Kangvai Area of Churachandpur district.
On 08 October 2024, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police targetted a suspected hideout in Khelakhong of Imphal West and recovered one 7.62 mm SLR rifle, one .303 rifle, one 9 mm pistol, grenades and other war-like stores.
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On 09 October 2024, the forces recovered one M-16 rifle, two SLRs, one .22 rifle, one country made Sten gun, two carbines, eight 9 mm country made pistols, ammunition, grenades and warlike stores from Champai, Sagolmang, in Imphal East district.
The successful recovery of these warlike stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and local law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region. With such operations, Indian Army remains committed in its continuous efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area.
