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The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a major week-long security operation across Manipur. They successfully apprehended 11 cadres from various insurgent groups operating in the region. Security forces made significant recoveries including weapons, explosives, and a massive quantity of narcotics. The coordinated effort involved close collaboration with Manipur Police across multiple districts.

Key Points: Indian Army Assam Rifles Joint Operation Nabs 11 Cadres in Manipur

  • Joint forces recovered a 100kg high-explosive rocket in Churachandpur district
  • Seized 138.5 kg of opium worth ₹6.9 crores in Chandel District
  • Arrested active cadres from KCP, PWG, and PLA factions
  • Confiscated multiple weapons including rifles, pistols, and explosives
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Indian Army and Assam Rifles conduct joint security operation in Manipur

Security forces apprehend 11 cadres, seize weapons, narcotics, and a 100kg rocket in a major week-long joint operation across multiple Manipur districts.

"apprehended 11 cadres from various hill and valley-based groups - Ministry of Defence Press Release"

Kohima, September 9

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a series of joint security operations in close coordination with Manipur Police from August 31 to September 06 in Manipur.

As per the press release, the security officials apprehended 11 cadres from various hill and valley-based groups, and during this period, security forces also recovered five weapons, narcotics, and other war-like stores.

According to the statement, the operation was based on specific information gathered from Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Chandel, Thoubal, Kakching, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts.

Earlier, on September 6, Assam Rifles apprehended four individuals. During a mobile vehicle check post operation in Waikhong Bazar, Kakching District, police seized 690 litres of spurious liquor, which was later handed over to the Waikhong Police Station.

Additionally, during another joint search operation conducted by the Indian Army and the Police in the west of S. Lonphai village in Churachandpur district, a 9-foot rocket filled with high explosive green-coloured iron body, fitted with a battery mechanism, was recovered, which weighed approximately 100 kg.

On September 4, Assam Rifles and Thoubal Police Commandos in Waithou at Thoubal district arrested a suspected KCP (PWG) cadre.

The Indian Army and Manipur Police recovered various weapons like an NSAS rifle with one magazine, two single-barrelled guns, 12-bore guns, one country-made pistol, four PEK sticks, two detonators, two 9 mm rounds, five AK-47 rounds, four 7.62 mm SLR rounds, five .303 rifle rounds, and one metre of cordex wire from Saiton Gap in Bishnupur district.

On September 3, Assam Rifles, along with Manipur Police, had also arrested four active cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) factions and People's War Group (PWG) from the areas of Lamshang and Lairenkabi at Imphal West District. Moreover, during a joint operation in the area of Basikhong Lai Lampak at Bishnupur district, by the Indian Army along with Lrilbung Police, an active cadre of the proscribed group PLA was also arrested

On August 31, Assam Rifles, along with Imphal East police in Khongampat, Imphal West, had also caught individuals of PREPAK (PRO) cadre who were involved in extortion. Futher, on September 01, Assam Rifles, in joint action with the Narcotics Control Bureau, got hold of 138.5 kgs of opium, which was worth ₹6.9 crores. The Ministry of Defence says that the opium was recovered from a concealed cache near British Camp in Chandel District.

- ANI

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Priya S
The recovery of 100kg rocket is really alarming! Thank God our forces detected it before it could cause harm. Our soldiers are doing such dangerous work to keep us safe 🙏
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Arjun K
₹6.9 crores worth of opium seized! This narcotics trade funds so much instability in the region. The joint operation with NCB shows good coordination between agencies. Hope they continue this momentum.
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Meera T
While I appreciate the security operations, I hope the government also focuses on development and job creation in these areas. Military action alone cannot solve the underlying issues that lead youth to join these groups.
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Vikram M
The detailed list of recovered weapons shows how well-equipped these militant groups were. Scary to think what could have happened if these weren't seized. Salute to our brave soldiers! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Impressive coordination between Army, Assam Rifles, and local police. This is how counter-insurgency should work - intelligence-based targeted operations rather than blanket approaches.

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