In a determined push to secure the hill and valley districts of Manipur, security forces have ramped up their operations, leading to significant seizures of arms and explosives. These efforts are part of an ongoing mission to restore peace and stability in the region.
A recent operation in the Sanasabi Natum Ching hills of Imphal East District resulted in the recovery of a large cache of weapons and explosives. The seized items included one Bolt Action .303 Rifle, four country-made Bolt Action .303 Rifles, two 12-Bore Guns, three long-range improvised heavy mortars (Pompi), one 9mm Pistol with a magazine, six improvised explosive bombs (82mm), two hand grenades without detonators, eighty-two live rounds, and three radio sets.
In another successful raid at Keinou Maning near High Canal in Bishnupur District, security forces uncovered one SMG Carbine, one 9mm Pistol with a magazine, one Pompi shell, seven ILLU shells, one INSAS magazine with six live rounds, one SLR magazine, four Baofeng WT sets with one charger, nine HE 36 grenades, two grenade safety rings, two smoke bombs, one tear gas grenade, two anti-riot dual shells, three detonators, 42 ammunition rounds, one tear smoke shell, and one rubber bullet.
To bolster security, forces conducted extensive search operations and area domination in vulnerable areas of the hill and valley districts. This included overseeing the safe passage of 104 and 425 vehicles along NH-37 and NH-2, respectively, which were transporting essential supplies. Heightened security measures were enforced at all critical points, and a security convoy was provided in sensitive stretches to ensure safe transit.
Additionally, 127 Nakas and checkpoints were established across various districts of Manipur. Police detained 71 individuals for various infractions across the State.
Authorities have called on local residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activities, aiding in the collective effort to maintain peace and security in their communities.
