Northeast Desk, 27th June: Security forces have escalated their operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the hill and valley districts, resulting in major recoveries of arms and explosives. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
In a recent operation in the hill ranges of Sanasabi Natum Ching, Imphal East District, security forces uncovered a substantial cache of weapons and explosives. The items recovered included one Bolt Action .303 Rifle, four country-made Bolt Action .303 Rifles, two 12-Bore Guns, three long-range improvised heavy mortars (Pompi), one 9mm Pistol with a magazine, six improvised explosive bombs (82mm), two hand grenades without detonators, eighty-two live rounds, and three radio sets.
Similarly, another operation in Keinou Maning near High Canal, Bishnupur District, led to the recovery of one SMG Carbine, one 9mm Pistol with a magazine, one Pompi shell, seven ILLU shells, one INSAS magazine with six live rounds, one SLR magazine, four Baofeng WT sets with one charger, nine HE 36 grenades, two grenade safety rings, two smoke bombs, one tear gas grenade, two anti-riots dual shells, three detonators, forty-two ammunition rounds, one tear smoke shell, and one rubber bullet.
Heightened security measures have included search operations and area domination by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the hill and valley districts. This has ensured the movement of 104 and 425 vehicles along NH-37 and NH-2 respectively, carrying essential items. Strict security protocols were enforced at all vulnerable locations, with a security convoy provided in sensitive stretches to ensure the free and safe movement of vehicles.
Additionally, 127 Nakas and checkpoints have been installed across different districts of Manipur, both in the hills and the valley. Police have detained 71 individuals in connection with various violations across the state.
Local residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to help maintain peace and security in their communities.
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