Stunning Victory: Security Forces Uncover Massive Arms Hoard in Manipur’s Hill and Valley Districts
In a series of coordinated operations, security forces in Manipur have made significant recoveries of arms, ammunition, and explosive materials, bolstering efforts to stabilize the region. The operations, conducted across the vulnerable hill and valley districts, yielded a substantial cache of weapons in various locations.
In Changsang mid-hill, Imphal East, security personnel recovered a .32 pistol with a magazine, a country-made 12-bore rifle, a single bore rifle, and a catapult gun. Alongside, they seized five Pompi live rounds, 56 live ammunition rounds, 71 empty cases, four tube launchers, and other military items.
At Moltinchan village in Kakching District, the forces uncovered three smoke bombs, five stun shells, two tear smoke shells, five CS smoke shells, two grenades without detonators, two single-barrel guns, and a local-made small pipe gun.
The most significant haul occurred at Yairipok Gwarok Hill in Thoubal District, where security forces seized a 5.56 mm INSAS rifle with a magazine, a 12-bore single-barrel gun, a .32 pistol, five HE-36 hand grenades, three IEDs weighing approximately 7.94 kg, and 25 live ammunition rounds.
These operations highlight the ongoing commitment of security forces to neutralize threats and enhance safety in the region, marking a crucial step towards restoring stability in Manipur.
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