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 other war-like stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Thoubal of Manipur, informed the PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.

Acting on specific information about presence of arms and ammunition in general area of Loiching Ridge in Kangpokpi district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered one sniper rifle, one Lathode gun, two 9mm pistols, and one SBBL gun, ammunition and war-like stores on 02 December 2024. Whereas, one 7.62 mm SLR rifle, one 12 bore single-barrel gun and one 9mm pistol, ammunition and war like stores were recovered from the Phaikhothang village of Churachandpur district.

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In the Thoubal district, Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered one SLR, one Carbine Machine Gun, one Double Barrel Rifle, two Pistols, Grenades, ammunition and war-like stores from Fungei Ching near Leirongthel Pitra and Pechi on 04 and 06 December 2024 respectively and one weapon, ammunition and war like stores recovered from Pechi.

Recoveries were handed over to the Manipur Police for further disposal.

The successful recoveries highlights the seamless cooperation between the Army, Assam Rifles and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region, added the press release.