JOINT OPERATIONS BY SECURITY FORCES RESULT IN RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION
In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Senapati, Jiribam and Bishnupur between 26 – 28 Mar 25 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP and recovered 29 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
Acting on specific intelligence of presence of arms and ammunition in general area NP Kholen in Kangpokpi district, Indian Army and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on 26 Mar 25 and recovered four weapons comprising two AK series weapons, one Carbine and one 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifle (SLR), ammunition and war like stores.
On 27 March 2025, intelligence inputs indicated suspicious movement of individuals in the general area Parbung in Tengnoupal district. The troops swiftly established a cordon and sanitized the area and in ensuing search operation discovered freshly dug earth camouflaged with stones and leaves. A detailed search using a Deep Search Metal Detector (DSMD) confirmed the presence of buried metal. Upon excavation, three Improvised Mortars (Pompis) and three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered.
On receipt of intelligence inputs of presence of arms and ammunition in general area Chingdong Leikai in Jiribam district, Assam Rifles, CRPF and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on 27 Mar 25 and recovered five weapons comprising three INSAS and two 7.62 mm SLRs, ammunition and war like stores.
On 28 Mar 25, Indian Army launched an intelligence-based operation in general area Naranseina in Bishnupur district and recovered six weapons comprising one RIfe, one Carbine, two Snipers, two Pistols, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
Similarly, in the general area Molnom, in Chandel district, Assam Rifles and Indian Army launched an intelligence-based operation on 29 Mar 25 and recovered five weapons comprising three improvised mortars and two pistols. In the Senapati district on the same day, Assam Rifles launched an intelligence-based operation in general area Changobung and recovered six weapons comprising four Single Barrel Bolt Action Rifles, one 9 mm Pistol and improvised mortar.
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.
