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Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of weapons in Churachandpur

Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of weapons in Churachandpur

Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of weapons in Churachandpur

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur conducted a series of successful raids on Monday, seizing a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from three hideouts located in Churachandpur district.

Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team comprised of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel launched operations in L Cananphai village.

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The raid yielded a Carbine Machine Gun (CMG), a .303 rifle with a magazine, three single-barrel rifles, a 9mm pistol, two improvised mortars, and various war supplies.

Further operations in Mongjang village resulted in the recovery of two heavy improvised mortars (pump action), while a third improvised pumpi gun was retrieved from Chullouphai village.

Police are yet to make any arrests in connection with these raids.  

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However, all seized items have been handed over to the relevant police station for further investigation and legal proceedings.

 

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