IMPHAL: The relentless efforts of the Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps in coordination with Manipur Police, civil administration, and other security forces have resulted in the surrender of 72 weapons in the hill and valley districts of Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, and Imphal East of Manipur.
In Kangpokpi district, locals voluntarily surrendered 16 weapons comprising one 5.56, two self-loading rifles (SLR), six single-barrel rifles, one .22 rifle, five tube-launched, and one (locally made) rocket launcher, ammunition, and warlike stores.
In Pherzawl and Jiribam districts, the locals surrendered 30 weapons comprising one carbine, five single/double-barrel rifles, 11 locally made single-barrel rifles, two .303 rifles, two 12-bore single-barrel rifles, one shotgun, one carbine machine gun, one tear gas gun, and six improvised mortars, ammunition, and warlike stores.
In Sagolmang, Imphal East district, a total of nine weapons were seized, comprising one carbine, one .303 rifle, two country-made rifles, and five tubes. In the area of Nngthoukhong, a joint operation by the Indian Army and Manipur Police also resulted in the apprehension of two cadres and the recovery of two weapons comprising one single-bore barrel rifle and a pistol. 15 weapons comprising one INSAS, two 7.62 mm SLRs, one 0.22 rifle, six 12-bore rifles, and five improvised mortars were also surrendered.
The recovered arms, ammunition, and explosives were handed over to Manipur Police. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, along with other security forces, remain dedicated to fostering peace, security, and development in the region through the conduct of joint operations and continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders.
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