Northeast Desk, 23th June: On June 22, security forces in Manipur arrested Sathaolen Kilong, 24, in connection with extorting money from truck drivers near Bongmol Village on NH-2, Kangpokpi district. Kilong was apprehended in the area between Kalapahar and Bongmol villages. Authorities seized a synthetic leather purse, a mobile phone, and Rs 4,100 in cash during the arrest.
In a related incident, security forces conducted search operations in the Waithou foothill area of Thoubal District, leading to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. The items seized included:
- One 12-Bore Single Barrel
- One 12-Bore Bolt Action Rifle
- One SMG with Magazine
- One Revolver
- Two 2-inch Mortar Shells
- Two 81-Mortar Shells
- Two 36-HE Hand Grenades
- Two Chinese Grenades
- One IED
- Two Smoke Grenades
- Two Smoke Shells
- One Motorola Handheld Set
- One 7.62 SLR Magazine
- One Assault Rifle Magazine
These operations are part of ongoing efforts by security forces to maintain peace and order in Manipur’s vulnerable areas.
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