In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 29 weapons, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), ammunition and warlike stores (WLS) from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Imphal West, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi. Bishmupur. Tengnoupal and Kakching of Manipur.
Acting on specific intelligence of presence of arms and ammunition in general area Samukom Village in Tengnoupal District, troops of Assam Rifles, Manipur Police launched a coordinated search operation on 04 November 2024 and recovered two large Pompi guns, grenades, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), explosive material, ammunition and other war-like stores.
Similarly, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched an intelligence-based operation in Bishnupur district in general area Uyok on the same day and recovered one 7.62mm SLR rifle, one .303 rifle, two Single Bore Barrel (SBBL) guns, one 9mm pistol, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores.
Assam Rifles and Manipur Police coordinated for launch of an operation in the Thingom area of Yangoi Lambi, Imphal West District on 08 November 2024 and recovered one 9mm carbine machine gun, one grenade launcher, one 9mm pistol, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores.
In the areas in LKhonomphai village Jungles in Sangaikot in Churachandpur district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched an operation on 09 November 2024 and recovered one .303 Rifle, two 09 mm Pistols, six 12 Bore Single Barrel Rifles, One x .22 Rifle, ammunition and other war-like stores
On the same day, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police launched an operation in general area between S Choungoubung and the Maohing of Kangpokpi distric and recovered one 5.56mm INSAS Rifle, one point 303 rifle, two SBBL guns, two 0.22 pistols, two improvised projectile launchers, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores.
On November 10, 2024 a joint team of Assam Rifles, Manipur Polic and BSF launched an intelligence-based operation to recover arms and ammunition in general area Utangpokpi in Kakching District and recovered one 0.22 Rifle, ammunition and other war-like stores.
The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police.
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.
