Guwahati: Continue the afford on the crackdown on illegal arms and ammunitions, security forces in Manipur recovered 155 firearms and 1,652 rounds of ammunition during a series of operations in the trouble torn Manipur.
Security Forces launched massive operations in hills distrcts Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, Tengnoupal, and Chandel and recovered large cache of arms & ammunition.
The coordinated operations were carried out by joint teams comprising the Manipur police, Central Reserve Police Forces, Assam Rifles, and the Indian Army.
The raids led to the recovery of a wide range of weapons, including eight AK-series rifles, two INSAS rifles, four carbines, one SLR, eight 9mm pistols, fourteen 12-bore guns, 21 single-bore guns, 14 country-made pistols, and other assorted firearms.
In addition to the firearms, security personnel also seized 31 locally-made mortars (pompi), 39 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 13 hand grenades, and a large stockpile of ammunition.
Authorities further recovered 15 communication sets and four binoculars during the multi-district operations.
Police said the operations will continue in a bid to restore peace and stability in the region.
"These continued intelligence-led operations in the hill districts represent a major accomplishment for Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, army and other security forces in their continued mission to restore peace, uphold public order and safeguard the lives and properties of citizens," police added in a statement.
