Manipur: Security Forces Recover Arms Cache, Amid Stabilization Efforts

IMPHAL: Security forces conducted extensive search operations and area domination exercises in vulnerable and fringe areas to promote peace and stability in Manipur's hill and valley districts.

An operation near Nepali Basti and along the Vietum Khullen-Khoken village road, under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Kangpokpi District, led to the recovery of a large collection of weapons and equipment.

The recovered items include various firearms and explosives, including a 5.56 mm Heckler & Koch G3 rifle with a magazine, a modified .303 sniper rifle, a .22 pistol with a magazine, and a single-barrel rifle. In addition, the security forces seized two improvised mortars, five .303 live rounds, two Chinese hand grenades, and a Motorola (Baofeng) handset.

The operation highlights the alertness and active efforts of security forces to tackle security issues in sensitive areas. It is part of a broader plan to bring stability to the region and reduce violence.

Similar operations have also been carried out in other districts, including Churachandpur, where joint efforts by the Indian Army and local police resulted in the seizure of 12 firearms and explosive materials.

Meanwhilke, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh had firmly threatened groups involved in extortion, character assassination, communal threats, and violations of personal privacy.

He had criticized the abuse of social media by individuals and groups posting videos that breached people's privacy, urging them to take immediate action against such practices.

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