Imphal: In a series of coordinated operations along the Manipur-Myanmar border and the Imphal East district, security forces have recovered a huge cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
The joint operation, involving central and state forces, targeted known militant hideouts in the Chandel and Churachandpur districts.
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In the Chandel district’s Gulzil village, bordering Myanmar, security personnel discovered a pistol, a hand grenade, a grenade ignitor, bulletproof jackets, and other military equipment abandoned by Kuki militants.
Meanwhile, in the Shejang village of Churachandpur, forces unearthed a rocket, a modified M-16 rifle, and various types of mortars and launchers.
In the Imphal East district, a raid on Chanung and C Zoulen villages led to the recovery of a locally made gun, an SLR magazine, and ammunition.
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All seized items have been handed over to the Manipur police for further investigation. The successful operations are a significant blow to militant activities in the region and demonstrate the ongoing efforts of security forces to maintain peace and stability.