Imphal: Security forces in Manipur seized a large cache of weapons, including a rocket launcher, firearms, and various types of ammunition, during coordinated crackdowns across five hill districts on Friday.
The operations were carried out in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Senapati, Pherzawl, Chandel, and Tengnoupal.
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In Ankhasuo village, Churachandpur district, security personnel recovered a 6.5-foot rocket launcher, three rifles, two pistols, and six long-range mortars. Another operation in Kuki Tophou village, Senapati district, led to the seizure of two bolt-action single-barrel guns, a double-barrel gun, and a 12-bore SBBL firearm.
A separate raid in Pherzawl district resulted in the recovery of nine long-range mortars, while in Chandel district, which shares a border with Myanmar, security forces seized eight 12-bore single-barrel rifles, 12 muzzle-loaded rifles, a single-bore shotgun, a locally made single-barrel gun, and three locally made mortar launchers.
In Tengnoupal district, near the Myanmar border, security teams confiscated four improvised bulletproof plates and two Baofeng radio sets.
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Authorities continue to intensify operations in the region to curb illegal arms proliferation and maintain law and order.