In a series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, including Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 35 weapons, ammunition and war-like stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Imphal West, Noney, Jiribam and Kakching in Manipur.
On January 25, acting on specific intelligence, the Indian Army, in coordination with Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint operation in Lungkhongjang ridge North of Bungte Chiru village in Bishnupur district and recovered one modified sniper rifle, five 9 mm pistols, two single barrel rifles, grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
Similarly, on January 20, based on specific inputs, the Indian Army launched another operation near the Khuga River and fringes of Dampi Ridge located at border areas of Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts in collaboration with CRPF and Manipur Police and recovered one 9mm Submachine Gun, one. 303 rifle, one pistol, one single barrel breach loaded gun, one country-made mortar, one grenade launcher, grenades ammunition and war-like stores.
In Tengnoupal district, Assam Rifles, on receiving specific intelligence of attempts of infiltration on January 20 along the Indo-Myanmar Border near Yangoupokpi, laid ambushes along the likely infiltration route and apprehended a cadre. On questioning the arrested individual stated his affiliation with the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL).
An intelligence-based operation of the presence of arms and ammunition launched by Assam Rifles in the general area Maohing, Noney District, on January 20 resulted in the recovery of a 9mm country-made pistol. 303 rifle, one improvised projectile launcher, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
On January 23, intelligence-based joint operations were conducted by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in the general area of Ngamukhong Fungi Ching (Leingangpokpi) in Thoubal District, which resulted in the recovery of one country-made pistol, one single-bore country-made rifle, ten No. 36 hand grenades ammunition and war like stores.
On the same day, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, including Commando Teams, launched in the area between Heirok and Wangjing in Thoubal district, apprehended two KCP(PWG) cadres along with two 9mm pistols, ammunition and war-like stores.
In Jiribam district, a cordon and search operation launched by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in the general area between Zairawn and Uchatol in Jiribam district on January 23 resulted in the recovery of one carbine, one single barrel gun, grenades and ammunition.
In Chandel district, the Assam Rifles conducted a successful operation on January 24 between Gamngai and Pheijang and recovered one 9mm Pistol, one locally made Mortar (Pompi), one Improvised Explosive Device (IED, (approx 1 kg), grenades, ammunition and ear like stores.
On the same day in Imphal West district, Assam Rifles, along with Manipur Police, launched a joint search operation in the general area of Potsangbam Khullen Hill Range in Imphal West District and recovered one self-loading rifle, one carbine machine gun, one .32 calibre country-made pistol, two 51mm mortars, grenades and ammunition.
In Kakching district, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, launched an intelligence-based joint operation in the general area of Thangjao Mamang Ching on January 25 and recovered one Modified .303 Sniper Rifle, Airgun Rifle, Grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
On the same day in Imphal West District, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint search operation in the general area Sekmai (Tendongyan) and recovered one .303 rifle, one 9mm pistol, one .32 calibre pistol, hand grenades and ammunition.
The apprehended individuals recovered weapons and other items recovered during the operations have been handed over to Manipur Police. The successful recovery of these war-like 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.
