Security forces recover arms and ammunition in Manipur

Imphal: On June 27, 2024, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police conducted a search operation in the general area of New Bizang village, Churachandpur, recovering two SLR rifles, one .315 rifle, eight single barrel rifles, one improvised mortar, and accompanying ammunition. The recovered items have been handed over to the Manipur Police.

Previously, security forces carried out search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts. During these operations, the following items were recovered:

1. One improvised gun (locally known as Pompi)
2. One SBBL (single barrel breech loading) gun
3. One muzzle-loaded rifle
4. One .22 pistol with a magazine
5. Three country-made pistols with three magazines
6. One locally made single barrel gun
7. One blank cartridge
8. Two mini flare single cartridges (red)
9. Six tube launchers
10. Two arming rings
11. One HE grenade without a detonator
12. One 2-inch mortar shell
13. One old bomb shell
14. One BAOFENG walkie-talkie with a charger

These items were recovered from the Kongba Maru Hill Range in Imphal East District.