The PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh had informed in a press release on March 26, that the Indian Army recovered arms and ammunitions in two operations in Manipur.

Based on specific intelligence regarding a presence of caches of cadres, arms, ammunition, explosives and war-like stores at two different locations, one each at Kumbi area of Bishnupur district and general area Maphou in Imphal East district of Manipur, the Indian Army launched coordinated operations.

A joint operation was launched with Bishnupur Police and Manipur Commando where  One .303, one 9mm carbine, one country-made pistol, four hand grenades and other war-like stores were recovered.

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According to the press release, in another instance, a search operation was undertaken responding to information regarding presence of cadres in general area Maphou in Imphal East district. “During the meticulously executed search, which encompassed thorough inspections of abandoned sites and the periphery of villages along hill bases and abandoned structures, a substantial cache of arms and explosives was successfully unearthed including one Improvised Mortar, one Pompie Mortar, two grenades and ammunition. These seizures underscore the effectiveness of coordinated efforts by security forces in combating illicit activities and ensuring the safety and security of the region,” stated the press release.

The recovered items has been handed over to the Manipur Police. The operation exhibits synergy and unwavering commitment of Central and State Security Forces towards maintaining peace and stability in Manipur and upholding the rule of law, added the PRO.