Imphal: Manipur police have uncovered a significant cache of hidden weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades, in a remote area of Bishnupur district.
The discovery was made during a search operation on Monday morning, following intelligence reports of suspicious activity in the region.
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The operation, conducted by a team from Bishnupur district police, led them to an abandoned camp in the Machin-Mano hillock.
Upon searching the area, authorities discovered a substantial stockpile of arms and ammunition, including Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) with a magazine, Rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) shells, RPG shell chargers, High Explosive-36 hand grenades, Chinese hand grenade, WT handset marked “BAOFENG, UV-5R”.
No arrests have been made at this time, but police are investigating the matter and believe the weapons may be connected to the ongoing communal violence in Manipur.
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The seized items have been taken into police custody for further examination and legal proceedings.