JOINT OPERATIONS BY INDIAN ARMY, ASSAM RIFLES AND SECURITY FORCES RESULTS IN RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN MANIPUR
In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 14 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores (WLS) from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur,. Kangpokpi and Thoubal of Manipur.
Acting on specific intelligence of presence of arms and ammunition in general area Loiching Ridge in Kangpokpi district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on 02 Dec 24 and recovered one sniper rifle, one Lathode gun, two 9mm pistols, and one SBBL gun, ammunition and war like stores.
On the same day in Churachandpur district, an intelligence based joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general area Phaikhothang Village resulted in recovery of one 7.62 mm SLR rifle, one 12 bore single-barrel gun, and one 9mm pistol, ammunition and war like stores.
In the Thoubal district, two intelligence based joint operations by Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police conducted on 04 and 06 December 24 in the areas of Fungei Ching near Leirongthel Pitra and Pechi respectively. The operation in Fungei Ching resulted in recovery of one SLR, one Carbine Machine Gun, one Double Barrel Rifle, two Pistols, Grenades, ammunition and war like stores. Similarly the operation in general area Pechi resulted in recovery of one weapon, 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.
