JOINT OPERATIONS BY SECURITY FORCES RESULT IN APPREHENSION OF CADRES, RECOVERY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION

B O Correspondent : In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts namely Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Jiribam, Imphal East and Imphal West between 26 May – 08 Jun 25 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. The operations resulted in apprehension of 23 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 40 weapons, nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), grenades, ammunition and war like stores.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs of movement of cadres and presence of IEDs in general area Chadong, Imphal East district, Indian Army using specialized resources like Explosive Detection Dog launched an operation on 27 May and recovered 05 IEDs connected in tandem, with a total of 35 kg of explosives.
Simultaneously, in another operation a team of Indian Army discovered a concealed hideout nearby, from where two x 12 bore rifles, explosives, ammunition and war like stores were recovered.

Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of arms and warlike stores in the general area Khuangmun in Churachandpur District, a search operation was launched by the Indian Army and Manipur Police on 01 Jun 25 and recovered two IEDs, seven weapons comprising leading to the recovery of a .303 rifle, four single-barrel rifles, three improvised mortars (Pompi), two IEDs, amunotion and other warlike stores.

In Kakching district, a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and Manipur Police on specific inputs in general area Wangoo in Kakching District on 02 June 25 led to the recovery of two IEDs (approx. 8 kg), five weapons comprising of an INSAS rifle, three single-barrel rifles, a double-barrel rifle, ammunition and war like stores.

In Jiribam district an intelligence based operation launched by Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur Police carried out a joint operation in general area of Rashidpur Forest, Jiribam District on 02 Jun 25 and recovered five weapons comprising theee single-barrel rifles, one double-barrel rifle, one improvised mortar (pompi), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.

On 05 Jun 25, acting on specific inputs regarding the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area Thamnapokpi near Loktak Lake in Bishnupur District, and after corroboration, a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army and Manipur Police. The operation led to the recovery of four weapons comprising an Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle, a sten machine gun, two 12-bore pistols, grenades, ammunition and warlike stores.

Similarly in general area Kotzim in Kangpokpi district an intelligence based operation on 06 Jun 25 by Assam Rifles resulted in recovery of eight weapons comprising one M16, one Bolt action Rifle, three Improvised Mortars, three Pull Mechanism Rifles, ammunition and war like stores.

On 07 June 2025, Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of the Indian Army and Majipur Police launched a search operation in general area Itham Uyok in the fringe areas of Imphal East District, Manipur and recovered nine weapons comprising three Rifles, three Mortars, two Heavy Calibre Launchers, one improvised mortar (Pompi), Grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.

Intelligence based operations in hill and valley regions also resulted in apprehension of 23 cadres. The apprehended cadres and the recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police.

These coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur.

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