In a series of successful joint operations over the past two days, security forces in Manipur, including the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and the Manipur Police, have tracked down a total of 11 weapons and various war-like stores across the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, and Thoubal.
According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, an intelligence-led operation initiated on Tuesday, October 22 in Churachandpur led to the recovery of two country-made mortars (Pompi), one country-made pistol, grenades, explosives, ammunition, and additional war-like items in the Thoroilok Area.
On the same day, operations by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in Lamzang village yielded one .303 rifle, one single-barrel rifle, ammunition, and other war-like stores.
In Chandel district, the Assam Rifles conducted combing operations between Songkhom and Gunjil villages, recovering one automatic weapon, two locally made mortars (Pompi), and a single-barrel gun along with ammunition.
Additionally, on October 23, a combined effort by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in the Kwarok Maring village area of Thoubal resulted in the seizure of a 9mm country-made pistol, a single-barrel breech-loading gun, two grenades, and more ammunition.
"The successful recovery of these warlike stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region," the release noted.
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