Manipur: Arms, Explosives Recovered in Joint Operation of State Police, Security Forces in Kangpokpi and Churachandpur Districts (See Pics)
A joint operation by Manipur Police and Central Reserve Police Force in Kangpokpi district's Haraothel and Lambung hilltops on Thursday led to the recovery of an improvised projectile launcher (pumpi), 11 unused bombs, each weighing around 1.5 kg, and 10 empty shell cases, a police statement said.
Imphal, September 27: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and explosives in Manipur's Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts, police said on Friday.
A joint operation by Manipur Police and Central Reserve Police Force in Kangpokpi district's Haraothel and Lambung hilltops on Thursday led to the recovery of an improvised projectile launcher (pumpi), 11 unused bombs, each weighing around 1.5 kg, and 10 empty shell cases, a police statement said. Manipur Violence: PM Narendra Modi’s Visit Should Not Be Made an Issue, State Government in Touch With Him Constantly, Say CM N Biren Singh.
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In a separate operation at Suangdai in Churachandpur district, a combined team of police and Assam Rifles recovered a variety of weapons, including a homemade 9 mm pistol and a single-barrel shotgun. The team also seized Myanmar currency, a bulletproof jacket, and camouflage uniforms. Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur Visit: Congress Leader Reaches Imphal, Leaves for Churachandpur To Visit Relief Camps (See Pics).
On Wednesday, Assam Rifles' troops recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in Thoubal district during a search operation. The IED was recovered in Salam Patong village under the jurisdiction of Nongpok Sekmai police station, the statement added.
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