Arms, ammo recovered
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 15 2020:
Troops of Indian Army under the aegis of Assam Rifles along with Bishnupur Commandos recovered arms and ammu-nition near Nambol Naorem in Bishnupur district yesterday.
Based on specific input regarding presence of two armed cadres of a banned outfit involved in extortion activities, the joint team launched a search operation in the area, said a statement of IGAR (S) .
During the search operation, the team recovered three well concealed packages containing arms, ammunition and other warlike stores.
The recovered warlike stores included one carbine, one country made AK Rifle, one .32mm US made pistol, one country made single barrel gun, two hand grenades, one improvised explosive device, two hand held radio sets and assorted live ammunition, the statement said while adding that the recovered items have been handed over to Nambol Police Station for further investigations.