In two separate joint operations by the security forces, a large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from Kangpokpi and Bishnupur districts of Manipur.
Security forces have conducted search operations and area domination in vulnerable areas of the hills and valley districts of the state, seizing weapons, Manipur Police said on Friday.
"A combined team of security forces conducted poppy plantation destruction drive at Makui and Langka Village, Kangpokpi District between 14.12.2023 to 16.12.2023. During the drive, 15 (fifteen) acres of illegal poppy plantation were destroyed in Makui village and 12 (twelve) acres were destr
The joint Columns of security forces comprising of Indian Army, Manipur Police, Central Reserve Police Force, and Border Security Force conducted three successful operations in parts of Manipur resulting in the recovery of weapons, an official statement issued by Defence PRO on Friday said.
Four suspected cadres of the banned insurgent group United National Liberation Front (UNLF), were released on bail, hours after they were apprehended from violence-hit Manipur, officials said.
"Operations, in the presence of magistrates where applicable, continue across the state with due diligence to avoid unnecessary hardships for locals. 22 weapons, mostly automatics, were recovered in the past 24 hours," Tweeted SpearCorps.IndianArmy.
Security Forces conducted Joint Combing Operations for the second consecutive day in the Hills and Valley Sector of Manipur on Thursday, an official statement said.
The recoveries of arms and ammunition were made from Porompat Police Station in Imphal East and Sugnu Police Station in the Kakching districts of Manipur.
"Inputs indicate casualties to insurgents. This is being verified on the ground. During preliminary search-two AK series rifles, one 51mm mortar, two carbines, ammunition, and warlike stores were recovered from the general area," the Indian Army said.
"Peace efforts are on in Manipur in close coordination with civil society people. Peace is returning to the state and normalcy is being restored. There has not been an incident of firing and arson in Manipur in the last 24 hours. Besides, joint security forces, including the Assam Rifles,
A security personnel got injured in a fresh violence that erupted in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday days ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the violence-hit state.