Imphal: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, supported by Manipur Police and central paramilitary forces, have carried out a major crackdown on armed groups across several districts in Manipur from June 8 to 15. The operations, spanning both hill and valley districts, resulted in the apprehension of four cadres and the seizure of significant quantities of arms and ammunition.
The operations were conducted in districts including Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Imphal East, and Imphal West. A key operation was conducted on June 8 in Mission Veng, Moreh, where Assam Rifles and BSF recovered two improvised mortars. On June 12, joint teams of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered five firearms in Thoubal’s Ikop Pat area, including a .303 rifle and a 9mm pistol.
Further recoveries were made in Imphal East, where three firearms were seized from Champhai. On June 13, forces operating in Tengnoupal district recovered a 9mm carbine, two pistols, and 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). A significant haul was uncovered on June 14 in Kakching’s Chairel Khunou area, where a hidden cache containing four weapons, six kilograms of explosives, grenades, and more was located.
The four detained individuals, along with the confiscated weapons and explosives, have been handed over to the Manipur Police. The total seizure includes 23 weapons, 10 IEDs, grenades, and large quantities of ammunition and other war-like materials. The operation reflects the joint efforts of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police to maintain law and order in the region.
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