The joint Columns of security forces comprising of Indian Army, Manipur Police, Central Reserve Police Force, and Border Security Force conducted three successful operations in parts of Manipur resulting in the recovery of weapons, an official statement issued by Defence PRO on Friday said. Defence PRO said that a total of 18 Automatic Weapons, 1085 Bombs, 14 Improvised Mortars / Rocket Launchers and other weapons were recovered in the process. “6 Rifles/ Pistols, one Mortar, 530 assorted ammunition and 132 other war-like stores,” an official statement said. According to the official statement, the security forces acted on the intelligence inputs, which indicated the presence of weapons and ammunition in parts of the state. The caches were probably being built up by inimical elements for attempting misadventure in each other’s area,” an official statement said.

Source: News 24 October 20, 2023 12:05 UTC