Asem Bhakta, Special Correspondent North East
Imphal:
Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in a joint operation successfully recovered weapons and other war like stores from General Area Tingkhai Khullen Village, approximately 12 KM South of Kotlen Village on 17 Feb 2025. The recovered items include one Heckler & Koch Automatic Rifle with magazine, one .32mm Pistol with magazine, one .22mm pistol with magazine, four single barrel Rifles, one Mortar with 05 Bombs, four live rounds (ammunition) of 9mm Sniper rifles, 03 live rounds (ammunition) of 7.62mm caliber and one Motorola handset (Kenwood), which were handed over to the police for further investigation.
Over the past few months, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police have been actively engaged in intelligence-based operations, focused on identifying and neutralizing illegal weapon smuggling networks. Through diligent surveillance and coordinated efforts, the force has been able to disrupt these networks and confiscate a significant cache of weapons from their respective areas of responsibility.
Assam Rifles and Manipur Police urges the local community to play an active role in supporting their efforts by providing any information related to illegal weapons or suspicious activities. This collaborative approach will further strengthen the fight against crime and ensure the continued prosperity of the region.
