ASSAM RIFLES SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTS JOINT COMBING AND SEARCH OPERATION IN VILLAGE PHAITHOL OF TAMENGLONG DISTRICT AND FRINGE AREAS OF JIRIBAM DISTRICT TO RECOVER HUGE QUANTITY OF WEAPONS AND WAR LIKE STORES

          Assam Rifles conducted a Joint Combing and Search Operation alongwith Manipur Police in village Phaithol of Tamenglong district and fringe areas of Jiribam district of Manipur on 08 July 2024. The Joint Operation led to recovery of huge quantity of weapons and war like stores including 303 Rifles, Single Barrel Rifles, 9mm Pistols, Pompy Guns and various other stores and equipments. The Joint Operation also resulted in apprehension of two individuals who were handed over to local Police for further action.

          As the situation in Manipur remains tense due to internal security situation, the Assam Rifles continues to conduct operations to prevent any further escalation of violence and to provide security and assurance to people of Jiribam and neighbouring areas.