Manipur: Arms and ammunitions recovered in joint operations of security forces

ANI March 9, 2025 138 views

In a significant joint security operation, Indian Army and multiple forces conducted extensive searches across Manipur's hill and valley districts. The coordinated mission resulted in the recovery of 25 weapons, including rifles, mortars, and improvised explosive devices. Operations spanned six districts, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to regional security challenges. All recovered items were subsequently handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation.

"These coordinated efforts highlight our unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security" - Official Security Forces Statement
Kohima, March 9: In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles soldiers under the Spear Corps launched a large number of operations in the hill and valley districts of Jiribam, Tengnoupal, Kakching, Ukhrul, Imphal East and Imphal West of Manipur in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF and ITBP.

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Joint operation covers six Manipur districts with multiple security agencies

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Recovered 25 weapons including rifles, mortars, and IEDs

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Operations conducted in Jiribam, Tengnoupal, Kakching, and other districts

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Weapons handed over to Manipur Police for investigation

The operations resulted in the recovery of 25 weapons, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores. Security forces also destroyed bunkers in the Kangpokpi district, the official statement read.

In general area Bidyanagar and New Alipur villages in Jiribam district, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police and CRPF recovered three pump action Shotguns, one double barrel rifle, ammunition and war like stores. Whereas, in Senam of Tengnoupal district, 11 weapons consisting of two INSAS rifles, two Carbines, two Pistols, one Rifle, four improvised mortars, 13 IEDs, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered.

In the general area, Hangul in Kakching district, recovered five weapons comprising one Carbine, one 0.22 Rifle, one Single Barrel, one modified 0.303 Rifle, one Sigle Barrel Bolt Rifle. In general area Moirang Kampu, Imphal East district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched joint operations and recovered one Pistol, ammunition and war-like stores.

Four weapons were recovered by the Indian Army, BSF and Manipur Police in the general area of Thawai Kuki/Litan in Ukhrul district. The weapons include two 81mm mortars, one 51mm mortar, one improvised mortar, ammunition and war-like stores.

The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation and dispersal.

These coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur.

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