Northeast Desk, 23rd August: In a series of intensive search operations, security forces in Manipur have uncovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and other materials across several districts, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region. These operations were part of broader efforts to stabilize the vulnerable areas in both hill and valley districts.
In one notable operation in the Tekcham Maning Ching area of Thoubal District, security personnel seized a variety of weapons and explosives. The recovered items included:
- One SGM carbine
- One M20 pistol
- Two 9mm pistols
- One bore belt action rifle
- Nine HE-36 hand grenades
- One 81mm mortar shell
- Two Green 80MK (WP) devices
- One tear gas grenade
- Seven tear smoke shells
- One stun shell
- 35 live ammunition rounds
- Three .303 blank cartridges
- Three cartridge signal 16mm
- One Baofeng radio set with charger
- A ten thousand Burmese note
In Nungaipokpi Village, Imphal East District, further recoveries included:
- Two .32 pistols with a magazine
- One 12-bore single barrel gun
- Three HE-36 hand grenades
- Six wood-piercing shells
- 15 blank cartridges
- Three detonators
- One 2” para illuminating bomb
- Five live ammunition rounds
- Three arming rings
- Three smoke grenades
- Four WP Green No. 80 MK1
- Three anti-riot shells
In addition to these significant recoveries, security forces also facilitated the movement of essential supplies by escorting 120 vehicles along NH-37 and *76 vehicles along NH-2. To bolster law and order efforts, a total of *105 checkpoints were established across various districts, leading to the detention of 168 individuals for various violations.
These operations underscore the ongoing efforts of security forces to maintain peace and order in Manipur, particularly in areas prone to instability.
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