Northeast Desk, 20th July: In a significant operation in Manipur, security forces have executed extensive search and area domination missions across the hill and valley districts. These operations, targeting vulnerable and fringe areas, have led to substantial recoveries of weapons and explosive materials.
During the raids, forces uncovered a variety of weaponry and explosive devices, including 13 long-range mortars/rail guns and four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) made from Burmese iron rods. The operations also yielded 24 live Burmese IEDs, a modified lathode grenade launcher, and a HK G3 rifle with a magazine.
Other notable recoveries include a Japanese .303 rifle, an additional .303 rifle with a magazine, four improvised .303 rifles, a .22 pistol with a magazine, an HE-36 grenade, and a locally made IED. The forces also seized 115 live ammunition rounds, two Chinese radio sets, five empty lathod grenade cases, and four empty shells of Pompi bombs. These significant finds are expected to enhance security in the region and curb the proliferation of illegal arms and explosives.
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