In a coordinated series of successful joint operations, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, alongside other security forces, have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores (WLS) from the hill and valley regions of Manipur. The operations, conducted across Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and Thoubal districts, underscore the unwavering commitment of security forces to maintaining peace and stability in the region. On December 2, 2024, acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched a joint operation in the Loiching Ridge area of Kangpokpi district. The effort resulted in the recovery of a sniper rifle, a Lathode gun, two 9mm pistols, a single-barrel breech-loading (SBBL) gun, ammunition, and other warlike stores.
In Churachandpur district on the same day, another intelligence-driven operation was conducted in Phaikhothang Village. This mission led to the seizure of a 7.62 mm self-loading rifle (SLR), a 12-gauge single-barrel gun, a 9mm pistol, ammunition, and additional warlike items. The coordinated efforts continued in Thoubal district, where two separate intelligence-based operations were carried out on December 4 and 6. The first operation, conducted in the Fungei Ching area near Leirongthel Pitra, yielded one SLR, a carbine machine gun, a double-barrel rifle, two pistols, grenades, ammunition, and other warlike materials. The second operation in the Pechi area resulted in the recovery of another weapon, ammunition, and similar stores.
All recovered arms and ammunition have been handed over to the Manipur Police for further investigation and security measures.
