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Manipur: Security forces recover arms cache in raids on militant hideouts

Assam: Police seize arms cache, detain three in Diphu Manipur: Security forces recover arms cache in raids on militant hideouts

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Imphal: Indian forces seized a cache of arms and ammunition from hideouts of suspected militants in Manipur’s Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Sunday.

A joint team of the Indian Army, Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF conducted the raids based on intelligence reports.

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In Imphal East, the forces unearthed a hideout and recovered a high-calibre launcher, pistols, grenades, and assorted ammunition.

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Another raid targeted a different militant group, resulting in the seizure of bulletproof jackets, helmets, camouflage gear, and a shoulder holster.

While no arrests were made during the operation, police have taken the recovered weapons and ammunition into custody for further investigation.

 

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