Imphal: Security forces have recovered a significant cache of weapons and explosives from abandoned camps previously occupied by suspected militants in Manipur.
On Saturday, t teams of the Manipur police conducted operations in two districts: Kangpokpi and Imphal East. These districts have been particularly affected by the ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
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Intelligence reports led security forces to Karong Bridge near Monglham in Imphal East district. A search of the abandoned camp yielded a 7.62mm sniper rifle with scope, two 9 mm pistols, a bolt action rifle, 17 live ammunition rounds, four hand grenades, and two picket grenades.
In another operation at Aigejang village in Kangpokpi district, security forces recovered similar items, including a 7.62mm sniper rifle, two 9 mm pistols, a bolt action rifle, ammunition, and grenades.
The seizure of these weapons and explosives is a significant blow to the anti-social elements operating in Manipur, said an Assam Rifles official.
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