Northeast Desk, 3rd March: In a significant operation led by the Assam Rifles, a cache of war-like stores, including firearms, explosives, and ammunition, was seized near Elora Hotel in Moreh, Manipur. Launched on March 1st based on precise intelligence inputs, the operation resulted in the confiscation of a substantial quantity of illicit weapons and munitions.
The recovered items included a One Point 38 Pistol, Ten Improvised Explosive Devices (Country Made), Three Grenades, and various types of ammunition, highlighting the severity of the threat posed by the proliferation of illegal arms.
The recovered weapons and ammunition were promptly handed over to local police authorities for further investigation and appropriate action.
This operation takes place amidst heightened security concerns in the region, with incidents of violence and unrest prompting calls for stringent measures to maintain law and order. Earlier, on March 1, the Manipur assembly passed a resolution urging the central government to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. Speaker Th Satyabrata reiterated the state’s commitment to the implementation of the NRC, citing its importance for both Manipur and the nation at large.
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