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 Nepali Khutti, Laimaton Thangbuh Village, 13.5 Kilometers South of Kotlen COB on 19 Dec 2024. The recovered items include one .303 Sniper Modified, one .22 Rifle, two Single Barrel Rifle, one 9mm Pistol, Five 12 Bore Cartridges, one .303 live round, one IED, one Detonator, 10 meter safety fuse, 100 gm commercial explosive, one Battery Pack, two Tube launching, one Stun Grenade, one Tear smoke grenade, one Chilli Grenade, Fifty three Anti-riot rubber bullets, three Tear smoke shell soft nose, two Wood piercing shell, one Two in ones shell anti-riot and one Dummy shell were handed over to the police for further investigation.
Over the past few months, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police has 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.
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.