Manipur: Security Forces Recover 19 Weapons and Ammunition In Joint Operations Across The State

IMPHAL: Security forces recovered 19 weapons, ammunition, and war-like stores from various districts in ethnic strife-hit Manipur during a series of joint operations between January 6 and January 9, according to an official release on Monday.

The recoveries were made in the districts of Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur, and Kakching. These joint operations were carried out by the Assam Rifles, under the operational control of the Indian Army, in coordination with Manipur Police.

"In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 19 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur and Kakching in Manipur," the release stated.

The operations, based on intelligence inputs, led to the recovery of rifles, pistols, ammunition, and explosives. "Intelligence-based operations by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general areas of Irong village of Thoubal district on 06 Jan 25 and Sekmaijin in Kakching district on 09 Jan 25, have resulted in recovery of one Self Loading Rifle, one Single Barrel Rifle, one improvised mortar, three 9mm pistols, grenades, ammunition and warlike stores (sic)."

"Similarly on 08 Jan 25, an intelligence-based operation launched by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general area Saheibung peak, 5 km North of Kotlen village, Kangpokpi district resulted in recovery of one 7.62 mm rifle, one 5.56 mm rifle, one .32 mm pistol, one single barrel rifle and two tube launchers ammunition and warlike stores," authorities added.

"In Jiribam district, acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on 09 Jan 25 in general area Jakurador and recovered explosives and warlike stores," the release continued.

It further stated, "On 11 Jan 25, an intelligence-based operation launched by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general area Old Gelmol Village of Churachandpur district, resulted in recovery of one 7.62 mm AK-56 Rifle, one .303 rifle, one 09 mm pistol, one single barrel rifle, three 12 mm Single barrel Rifles and grenades."

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