In a major breakthrough, security forces recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during a search operation in the Sairemkhul area under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West district.
In a significant move, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police conducted intelligence-based joint operations in Mizoram, leading to the apprehension of three individuals and the recovery of arms and ammunition.
Following Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal and joint public awareness efforts by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal arms possession, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, along with Manipur Police and the state administration, facilitated the surrender of 48 weapons in Manipur on February 25.
According to the police, the arrested accused was wanted in five cases; one robbery case from PS Vasant Kunj, Delhi, and four cases from Haryana. He is alleged to be a key member and primary arms supplier for the notorious Baba Safidon Gang.
As per the press release by Manipur police, the following arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public on Monday to the following places in Thoubal, Imphal East, and Imphal West District.
An intelligence-based operation in the general area of Maojang village, H Munnon, Tengnoupal district on February 21 by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police resulted in the recovery of five IEDs. The IEDs were destroyed in situ after due clearances and precautions.
In a significant success against anti-national elements, security forces busted a militant hideout in the Simbli Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, officials said on Saturday.
In a series of search operations in several districts of Manipur, security forces apprehended 8 individuals and recovered 7 arms, including 2 rifles and 5 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).