Raksha-Rajneeti Network
Kohima, Nagaland : In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched a number of joint operations launched on specific information in the hill and valley districts of Bishnupur, Senapati, Thoubal, Jiribam, Chandel, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Imphal West of Manipur on 07 March 2025 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF and ITBP. The operations resulted in successful recoveries of 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores. Security forces also destroyed bunkers in Kangpokpi district.
In Nepali Basti of Bishnupur district, operation by Indian Army and Manipur Police resulted in recovery of seven weapons comprising of two Carbines, two Pistols, two rifles and one improvised mortar, ammunition and other war-like stores.
Similarly, in Chandel district, a search operation resulted in recovery of 55 weapons comprising nine 12-bore Single Barrel Rifles, twelve Muzzle Loaded Rifles, one 12mm Single Bore Shot Gun, one Single Barrel rifle, 32 Improvised Mortars of various calibres, four IEDs, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores.
In Senapti district, on receipt of information about the presence of arms and ammunition Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police launched a joint operation in general area Taphou Kuki and recovered four weapons comprising two bolt-action single-barrel guns, one double-barrel gun, one 12 Bore Single Barrel Rifle.
15 weapons were recovered by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in general area Gothol in Churachandpur district.
In Jiribam district, a joint operation of Assam Rifles in Ankhasu village resulted in recovery of nine improvised mortars (Pompi). In Imphal East district, in general area Pourabi, Sawombung and Kalika. Indian Army and Manipur Police launched operation and recovered six weapons.
A Cordon and Search Operation in Khengang village located in 12 Kms North of Leimakhong in Kangpokpi district resulted in recovery of four weapons and destruction of 12 bunkers.
In a joint operation in Langmeithek Yerum Ching and Langathel of Thoubal district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered eight weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores.
In a similar operation in Moidangpok Khullen in Imphal West, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered six weapons.
These coordinated efforts by security forces highlight their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur.
