Manipur: Huge cache of arms and ammo seized in Kangpokpi

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during search operations conducted in the Kangpokpi district.

Acting on intelligence reports suggesting hidden militant weapons, a joint team of central and state forces launched operations in suspected locations.

The operation led to the discovery of a concealed stockpile of war-like materials in a secluded area.

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While no arrests were made during the operation, the recovered cache included a CMG with a magazine, a 9mm pistol with a magazine, a country mortar, a country-made pump gun with explosives, an unexploded 2-inch mortar HE bomb, an unexploded 2-inch mortar smoke bomb, a country-made live mortar shell, a No. 36 hand grenade with detonator, a Baofeng set with charger, 35 5.56 mm ammunition rounds, and 55 7.62 mm ammunition rounds.

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The seized weapons and explosives have been handed over to the Kangpokpi district police for further investigation and legal proceedings.