Imphal: Security forces in Manipur destroyed bunkers set up by Kuki and Naga volunteers amid ongoing violence in the interdistricts of Kamjong and Ukhrul on Tuesday, according to official reports on Wednesday.
This follows appeals from the Sinakeithei Village Authority and the Central Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Foothills Organisation, urging the government to immediately dismantle the illegal bunkers installed by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) at the Lungter foothill in Sinakeithei, Kamjong district.
Security forces conducted simultaneous operations at multiple locations within the jurisdiction of Litan police station in Ukhrul district. Bunkers were destroyed and dismantled at Lengiangching and Mongkat Chepu villages, affecting both communities. Many fired cartridges were also recovered during the operations.
Following the operation, in which the bulk of the bunkers on both sides were rendered ineffective, firing has been reduced considerably. Area domination has been established by security agencies through patrolling and strategic deployment of troops.
In the neighbouring Kangpokpi district, security forces recovered several items from the general area of Tingkhai Khullen and Nepali Khutti under New Keithelmanbi PS.
These included one 9mm carbine with magazine, two country-made 9mm pistols, four country-made 9mm pistol magazines, three country-made single-barrel bolt-action rifles, two country-made single-barrel pull-mechanism rifles, two country-made improvised mortars, seven 12-bore cartridges, 55 rounds of ammunition of different calibres, and two kilograms of pellets.