JOINT OPERATIONS BY INDIAN ARMY RESULTS IN RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN MANIPUR

 *JOINT OPERATIONS BY INDIAN ARMY RESULTS IN RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN MANIPUR*

In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 19 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur and Kakching in Manipur.

Intelligence based operations by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general areas of Irong village of Thoubal district on 06 Jan 25 and and Sekmaijin in Kakching district on 09 Jan  have resulted in recovery of one Self Loading Rifle, one Single Barrel Rifle, one improvised mortar, three 9mm pistols, grenades, ammunition and war like stores.

Similarly on 08 Jan an intelligence-based operation launched by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general area Saheibung peak, 5 km North of Kotlen village, Kangpokpi district resulted in recovery of one 7.62 mm rifle, one 5.56 mm rifle, one .32 mm pistol, one single barrel rifle and two tube launchers ammunition and war like stores. 

In Jiribam district, acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police  launched a joint operation on 09 Jan 25 in general area Jakurador and recovered explosives and war like stores.

On 11 Jan an intelligence based operation launched by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general area Old Gelmol Village  of Churachandpur district, resulted in recovery of one 7.62 mm AK-56 Rifle, one .303 rifle, one 09 mm pistol, 01 single barrel rifle, 

Three  12 mm Single barrel Rifles and grenades.The weapons and other items recovered in the joint operations have been handed over to Manipur Police, sources said. 

The successful recovery of these warlike stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region.