Manipur: Huge cache of arms, ammo and explosives recovered across state

Imphal: Security forces in Manipur recovered a large cache of weapons and explosives during coordinated search operations across multiple districts on Wednesday.

The haul included locally-made mortar bombs, rifles, grenades, bayonets, ammunition, walkie-talkies, stun shells, and a smoke grenade.

The operation took place in vulnerable areas of the Churachandpur and Thoubal districts.

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The operations were also launched at the sensitive places of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Chandel, Kangpokpi, and Kakching districts.

During the search operations, 1 country Pistol with a magazine, 1 CMG with a magazine, 1 country-made AK-47 without a magazine, 3 bayonets of AK, 2 Bayonets of 5.56 INSAS rifles, three 36 HE Grenade, 1 Chinese Walkie Talkie, 3 Stun Shell (normal) and two 9mm magazine were recovered from Gwarok Maring, Thoubal District.

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In the follow-up actions, the forces also recovered 1 Tube Launching 1A, twelve 9mm ammunition, 1 HE 36 Hand Grenade, 1 stun grenade, 1 smoke grenade, 1 Radio set with charger from Lilong Laiphrakpam inter village road, Thoubal District.

The situation is tense but under control with the sporadic congregation of protestors, the report added.