Northeast Desk, 3rd June: Security forces in Manipur have conducted extensive search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts, resulting in significant recoveries of arms and explosives.
In the Kangpokpi district, along the Veitum Khullen and Khoken route, the forces made a substantial seizure, including one 7.62 mm Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) with a magazine, one single-barrel rifle, two 36 hand grenades, ten live ammunition rounds, one radio set (iCOM VHF) with an antenna, and two country-made pump-action shotguns.
In a separate operation in Moltingcham village, Kakching district, additional items were seized, comprising four .36 HE grenades without detonators and fuses, two helmets, two country-made explosive pipe launchers, one Baofeng radio handset, three 12-bore cartridges, five 2-inch mortar smoke shells, three bulletproof vests, and one leg anklet.
These successful operations underscore the relentless efforts of security forces in curbing illicit arms trafficking and maintaining peace and security in Manipur. The recoveries serve as a significant blow to insurgent activities and reaffirm the commitment of law enforcement agencies to safeguarding the region from threats posed by armed groups.
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