In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 29 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores (WLS) from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Kangpokpi and Imphal East of Manipur.
Acting on specific intelligence of presence of arms and ammunition in general area L. Jangnomphai in Kangpokpi district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on 07 December 24 and recovered a sniper rifle, a 0.22 pistol, two 9mm pistols, a 7.65mm pistol, and a .303 bolt action rifle, grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
On 10 December 2024, in the same district, an intelligence-based operation in general area Tingkhai Khullen, 10.5 km South West of Kotlen Village, resulted in recovery of one 9mm Carbine Machine Gun (CMG), one .303 Single Bolt Sniper Rifle, one 9mm pistol, grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
In Chandel district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint search operation on 11 December 2024 and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol, three locally made mortars and a single-barrel gun, ammunition and war like stores.
Intelligence based operations were launched for two days on 11 and 12 December 2024 in Churachandpur district in general areas of Telsing and Laijang villages respectively. The operation in Telsing village resulted in recovery of a .303 rifle, a 9mm pistol, four factory-made 12mm single-barrel rifles, a .22 rifle, and a 12mm shotgun, ammunition and war like stores. Similarly, the operation in Laijang village resulted in apprehension of four cadres and recovery of one MA-1 (MK-I) assault rifle, an air gun, ammunition and war like stores.
In Imphal East district, Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched a joint search operation in fringe areas of under Irilbung Police Station (PS) on 13 December 2024 and recovered one 5.56mm MA 4 Assault Rifle, one single barrel rifle, two Pistols, grenades, ammunition and 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.
