Manipur: Massive Surrender of Weapons and Ammunition in hill and valley districts
Among the recovered items were rifles, rocket launchers, and mortars, along with substantial ammunition and explosives.
IMPHAL- In a major breakthrough towards restoring peace and security in the region, a coordinated effort by the Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps of the Indian Army, in collaboration with Manipur Police, civil administration, and other security agencies, has led to the surrender of 72 weapons and war-like stores across various districts in Manipur. As informed by PRO Defence.
The voluntary surrender took place in the hill and valley districts of Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, and Imphal East. Among the recovered items were rifles, rocket launchers, and mortars, along with substantial ammunition and explosives.
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In Kangpokpi district, 16 weapons were surrendered, including one 5.56mm Rifle, two Self-Loading Rifles (SLR), six Single-barrel rifles, one .22 rifle, five tube launchers, and one locally made rocket launcher, along with ammunition and other war-like stores.
Meanwhile, in Pherzawl and Jiribam districts, locals handed over 30 weapons, including five single/double-barrel rifles, 11 locally made single-barrel rifles, two .303 rifles, two 12-bore rifles, one shotgun, one carbine machine gun, one tear gas gun, and six improvised mortars.
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In Sagolmang, Imphal East district, a total of nine weapons were recovered, including one carbine, one .303 rifle, two country-made rifles, and five tubes.
In Nngthoukhong, a joint operation between the Indian Army and Manipur Police led to the apprehension of two insurgent cadres and the seizure of two weapons: one single-bore barrel rifle and a pistol.
The recovered arms, ammunition, and explosives have been handed over to the Manipur Police for further investigation and disposal.
The Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and other security forces continue their relentless efforts to foster peace, security, and development in the region. Through joint operations and continuous engagement with local stakeholders, they remain dedicated to maintaining stability in Manipur and its surrounding areas.
