Based on reliable intelligence of presence of cache of weapons in village Khengol and adjoining areas in Churachandpur district, a joint team of Assam Rifles, Indian Army, ITBP and Manipur Police launched a search operation on 31 Aug 23 and recovered a total of 23 weapons, ammunition, explosives and other war like stores.
The recovery included 20 locally fabricated mortars, two single barrel rifles , one double barrel rifle, gun powder and ammunition. The recovered items have been handed over to Churachandpur Police as per procedures.
Source: PRO, IGAR(South)