Imphal: In a series of coordinated operations, the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies arrested 13 cadres from hill and valley-based underground groups in Manipur and recovered 23 weapons, grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores.
According to a statement from the Defence Wing, the Indian Army, along with Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, carried out intelligence-driven operations across Kangpokpi, Senapati, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts over the past week.
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In Imphal West district, security personnel conducted an operation in the Phayeng area, where they seized five weapons, including one 7.62 mm SLR, one .303 rifle, three 9 mm pistols, along with ammunition and other military equipment.
Acting on further intelligence inputs, joint forces launched another operation along the Pholjan-Tingkhai village track in Kangpokpi district. This operation led to the recovery of 14 weapons, including one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), one Double Barrel Breach Loading shotgun, two bolt-action rifles, five improvised mortars, four pull-mechanism rifles, and additional ammunition and war-like stores.
In Senapati district, security forces conducted a search in the Marenmai area and recovered four weapons, three bolt-action single-barrel rifles and one improvised mortar (Pompi).
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The authorities have handed over all the arrested militants and recovered materials to the Manipur Police for further investigation.