Kakching: Manipur Police during search operations in vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts recovered ammunition and other warlike stores, officials said on Monday.
In a post on X, the Manipur police said that during search operations and area domination conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts on October 5, they recovered warlike stores.
Huge cache of arms
"Security forces recovered three nos. of Carbine with Magazine, one no. of Air Gun Rifle, two nos. of Single Barrel, one no. of 9mm pistol with magazine, 14 nos. of no. 36 HE Grenade without Detonator, one no. of 51 mm. Mortar, two nos. of no. 2 MK-III Grenade, one no. of suspected container weighing 4.755 kg Explosive IED, four nos. of Detonators, six nos. of Tear Smoke Shell, two nos. of Anti-Riot Rubber Bullet," the police said.
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The Manipur Police also mentioned that they recovered one Stinger Cartridge, two Tube Launching, three Arming Ring, 34 Live ammunition, 25 Explosive Cartridge, 18 7.62 mm Fired Case, 10 Fired Explosive Cartridge, one Baofeng set with Charger, one Helmet, two BP cover, two BP Plate (local made), one pair of Jungle Boot from Wabagai Natekhong, Turenmei, Kakching District.
On October 5, Manipur Police and Assam Rifles from Khengmol Hill in Churachandpur District recovered ammunition.
In another search operation and area domination conducted by security forces in the state on October 2, a substantial amount of arms and ammunition was recovered.
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Recovery operation
The operation led to the recovery of Lathode Gun (country made), IED, Grenades, Petrol Bomb, Bore Rifle, Pompi Ammunition, Detonator, and other such items from Senam village, Tengnoupal District. (with Agency inputs)
