In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts namely Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Imphal East and Imphal West in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. The recent operations resulted in apprehension of four cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 23 weapons, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
An intelligence based joint search operation carried out by Assam Rifles and BSF in the Mission Veng area of Moreh, Tengnoupal District, resulted in recovery of two improvised mortars (Pompies).
Two separate successful intelligence based joint operations were carried out by Assam Rifles. In Thoubal District, a joint operation with Manipur Police in the general area Ikop Pat resulted in the recovery of five weapons comprising one Pt 303 rifle, three 12 bore SBBL rifles, one 9mm pistol, ammunition and war-like stores. Similarly, in Churachandpur District, a joint operation with Manipur Police in the jungle between T Lamlai and Kuvan villages resulted in recovery of four weapons comprising two improvised mortars (pompi), two 12 bore rifles, ammunition and war-like stores.
On the same day in Imphal East district, Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police successfully recovered three weapons from general area Champhai, comprising two 12 Bore Single Barrel Shotgun, one 0.32 pistol, ammunition and war-like stores.
In Tengnoupal district a coordinated operation involving the Indian Army and Manipur Police led to the discovery of three weapons comprising one 9mm carbine, two pistols, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices.
Based on another specific inputs, with respect to presence of a weapon cache in general Area Chairel Khunou (Approx 5-6 kms North of Sugnu) in Kakching district, Indian Army launched a joint search operation along with teams of Assam Rifles and Manipur and recovered four weapons comprising one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one 9mm Carbine, one .22 mm calibre rifle, one single barrel rifle, Six kgs of explosives, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
In Imphal East district, on the same day, an intelligence-based operation was launched by Indian Army and Manipur Police in the general area of Thayong Hill near Laikot Kom Village.The operation resulted in the recovery of two weapons comprising two 12 Bore rifles (one Single-Barrel Breech-Loading (SBBL) and one bolt-action), ammunition and war-like stores.
Intelligence based operations in hill and valley regions also resulted in apprehension of four cadres. The apprehended cadres and the recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police.
These coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur.
(Edited by Pratyusha Mukherjee and inputs from PRO,IGAR)
