Imphal: In a series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, has recovered 10 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from both hill and valley regions in Manipur‘s Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur, and Thoubal districts.
Acting on specific intelligence, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police, launched a joint operation on January 26 in Nepali Basti, Veitum Khullen – Khoken village Road in Kangpokpi district and recovered one 5.56 mm rifle, one 7.62 mm rifle, one .303 sniper rifle (modified), one .22 pistol, one single barrel rifle, two improvised mortars, grenades, ammunition and warlike stores.
In a separate operation on January 25, based on specific inputs, the joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police successfully apprehended a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) in Waithou in Thoubal district and recovered ammunition from his possession.
In Churachandpur district, acting on specific intelligence, the Indian Army, in coordination with CRPF and Manipur Police, launched a joint operation on the road between Loilamkot and Nalon villages (4 Km South East of Nalon) on January 28 and recovered six Long Rg Rockets (5-6 feet long) along with one launcher stand, one country made mortar (Pompei), ammunition and warlike stores.
In a follow-up operation, in the early hours of January 30, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched an operation in the general area of Chairel Khunou in Kakching district and recovered one 9mm rifle, a 9mm pistol, two grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
The apprehended individuals, weapons and other items recovered during the operations have been handed over to Manipur Police.
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The successful recovery of these warlike stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region.
