Manipur: Arms & ammo seized, KCP-N cadre nabbed in Imphal

Imphal: The Indian Army along with SSB and Manipur Police have seized a large cache of illegal arms and ammunition arresting an active cadre of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon) group.

The operation carried out on Thursday in the valley districts of Manipur, targeted hotspots based on specific intelligence about suspicious movement and hidden weapons.

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According to a statement, the team seized one 9mm carbine machine gun, one sten gun Mk-2, one .303 rifle, one 9mm pistol, one anti-riot gun, 14 Grenades as well as a cache of ammunition.

The recovered items were found in the general area of Khujoi Rok Nala near Sadu Kabui Village of Bishnupur district.

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The joint team also conducted a separate search operation in the Khurai Khongpal area of Imphal East District, leading to the apprehension of one active KCP (Noyon) cadre.

Both the apprehended individual and the seized items have been handed over to the concerned police stations for further investigation and legal proceedings.