In a series of joint operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles seized 11 weapons and several war-like stores from hill and valley areas in Manipur’s districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, and Thoubal, alongside Manipur Police and other security forces.

An official statement from the Ministry of Defence stated that an information-based operation led by the Indian Army, along with the Manipur Police and CRPF, in the Thoroilok Area of Churachandpur district on October 22 resulted in the recovery of two country-made mortars (Pompi), a country made pistol, grenades, explosives, and ammunition amongst other war-like supplies.

On October 21, Assam rifles and Manipur Police recovered one .303 rifle, one single-barrel rifle, ammunition, and war-like stores from Lamzang village, near Bongbal village.

“In Chandel district, Assam Rifles carried out combing operations in areas between Songkhom and Gunjil village and recovered one Automatic Weapon, two locally-made mortars (Pompi), one single-barrel gun, ammunition and war-like stores,” the release said.

The release further added that on October 23, Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police recovered a cache of one 9mm country-made pistol, one single-barrel breech-loading (SBBL) gun, two grenades, ammunition, and war-like stores from the general area of Kwarok Maring village in Thoubal district.

“The successful recovery of these warlike stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian army, Assam Rifles, and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the security and safety of the region. With such operations, the security forces remain committed in their efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area,” the release said.