Manipur: Security Forces Recovers seize huge cache of arms, ammunition
The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police for further disposal.
IMPHAL- Security forces in Manipur recovers huge cache of Arms and Ammunitions from different locations on Monday.
In continuation of successful joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles, launched a number of joint operations along with Manipur Police and other security forces. The successful operations resulted in the recovery of 22 weapons, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), ammunition and other war-like stores from both the hill and valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Thoubal in the state of Manipur.
On 21 October 2024, the Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered one .303 Sniper Rifle, one 9mm Carbine Machine Gun, one 9mm Pistol, one Single Barrel Breech Loading Gun, Grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores from the forested area between Laimaton and Aigejang in Kangpokpi District.
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A joint team from Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered one 9mm Carbine, one “pompi” shotgun, one grenade and ammunition from a freshly dug pit concealed with grass and black polythene bags, in the vicinity of B Phainom Village in Thoubal District on 24 October 2024.
Whereas, the Army and Manipur Police recovered an arms cache that had one 2-inch Mortar, one .303 Rifle, one Double Barrel Rifle, two Pistols, one Pompi Gun, Grenades, ammunition and war-like stores from Lairok, fringe areas of Imphal East District, duly supported by trained Army dog.
On 25 October 2024, two .303 rifles, two .22 mm semi-automatic rifles, one large country-made mortar (pompi), a 12 Bore Pistol and ammunition were recovered in joint operations from Teibung village, Churachandpur District. Simultaneously, from Uyungmakhong village, Bishnupur District, Army, Manipur Police and CRPF, recovered one SLR rifle, one IED of approximately 2.4Kg, Grenades, and war-like stores.
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One Single Barrel Bore Rifle, two 9mm pistols, grenades and ammunition has been recovered from Imphal West in a joint operation by Assam Rifles, CRPF and Manipur Police from Shantipur Makha Leikai Shamushang.
The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police for further disposal.
The successful recoveries highlights the seamless cooperation between the security forces demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region.
