Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have stepped up their efforts to curb militant activities and illegal arms possession, conducting extensive search operations and area domination exercises across vulnerable regions of the hill and valley districts. These operations have resulted in substantial recoveries and multiple arrests, highlighting the security forces’ commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
A meticulously executed operation in the Makhabasti area under Jiribam Police Station led to the seizure of a significant cache of arms and explosives. The recovered items include various firearms, ammunition, and explosives, such as M4 Carbines, INSAS rifles, SLR rifles, and hand grenades. This seizure underscores the security forces’ determination to dismantle militant networks and secure arms caches.
In another intelligence-driven operation, four cadres of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (PRO) were apprehended from various locations in Imphal East district. The arrested individuals have been identified, and based on their disclosure, security forces recovered a massive arms stockpile from the foothills of Kalika under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East. The haul included SLR rifles, .303 rifles, light machine guns, and multiple magazines and ammunition.
In a separate operation, Manipur Police apprehended a 35-year-old PLA (People’s Liberation Army) cadre identified as Sanasam Rajesh Meitei, a resident of Hiyangthang Mayai Leikai, Imphal West. He was reportedly involved in a series of extortion cases targeting schools and private clinics in the Nambol area. This arrest highlights the security forces’ ongoing efforts to disrupt militant activities and bring perpetrators to justice.
Security forces have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. Extensive combing operations and intelligence-led search missions are expected to continue in the days ahead, aimed at dismantling militant networks and securing arms caches. The security forces’ efforts demonstrate their determination to restore peace and stability in Manipur.
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