Security forces recover arms and ammunition from several districts of Manipur in a series of joint operations

Manipur: According to a news release from Assam Rifles, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and other security forces conducted a number of coordinated operations in which they retrieved weapons, ammunition, warlike stocks (WLS), and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from several districts of Manipur.

In a number of coordinated efforts, the recovery was accomplished from both hill and valley areas in the Manipur districts of Imphal West, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Imphal East, Jiribam, and Tengnoupal. On November 17, Assam Rifles forces began an operation shortly after learning of an attempt to infiltrate over the Indo-Myanmar border near Moreh in Tengnoupal district.

Six to seven infiltrators were allegedly injured in a gunfight between the army and the infiltrators after they saw suspicious activities. Although another security guard was hurt, he received the required medical attention right away and is now in stable condition.

Significant warlike supplies were recovered as a consequence of a comprehensive search operation that was carried out in the region. One self-loading rifle (SLR), one MA1 rifle, ammo, warlike supplies, lathode bombs, rifle grenades, and mortar bombs are among the goods confiscated.

According to the release, on November 20, the Indian Army and the CRPF conducted a joint intelligence-based operation in the Churachandpur district’s H Kotlian Area, which resulted in the recovery of warlike supplies, including one improvised mortar with electric ignition ammunition.

Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were captured in Porompat by the security forces in a combined Manipur Police and Assam Rifles operation. Two people were arrested as a consequence of the operation, which took place on the evening of November 23. Additionally, a 9mm Beretta weapon and ammunition were recovered. According to the announcement, Manipur Police received the weapons and the people who had been detained.

“A combined search and combing operation by columns from Assam Rifles in collaboration with CRPF, Manipur Police, and IRB was successfully undertaken on 24 November 2024,” the announcement said, “as a determined move towards restoring and sustaining normality in Jiribam. Starting at 6 AM, the operation included sensitive areas such as Kashimpur, Zairawn, Balijuri, Mongbung Kuki, and Mongbung Meitei. The operation included the participation of 400 soldiers from several security forces.

“Three combined teams carried out simultaneous operations with careful preparation and faultless execution, guaranteeing a thorough sweep of the designated locations. Important entry and exit points were guarded against criminal activity. Armed with drones, Deep Search Metal Detectors, and Explosive Detection Dogs, security forces conducted thorough searches of the regions around PS Jiribam and Jakuradhar/Borobekra. In order to enhance the work of ground parties, the teams also used quadcopters for efficient monitoring,” the statement said.

“An improvised device and a grenade attached to a trip wire, placed by miscreants in a jungle trail, were defused as a result of the operation,” the statement said. The security forces’ determination to eliminate any dangers to peace was further shown by the dismantling of three unlawful bunkers in the general area rubber garden. Security personnel are keeping a closer eye on the roads leading to Jiribam District. Key instigators and probable problem locations have been identified and are being surveilled in secret.

A.303 rifle, an SBBL gun, two 9mm pistols, long-range mortar ammo, and warlike supplies were found during a combined search operation carried out by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police on November 24 in the Longajang region of Lunkhongjang Ridges, Kangpokpi District. The Manipur Police received the recovered stuff.