Grenade found, UG held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 08, 2012:
Based on specific intelligence report, two sections of quick action team (QAT) of 69 Bn CRPF under the command of the unit's Second in-command Helal Firoz launched cordon and search operation at Kairang Chingya area under Heingang police station from 10.30 to 2 pm today during which a Chinese hand-grenade has reportedly been recovered.
According to a statement issued by the 2 I/C the entire area full of high hills and shrubs was cordoned and then search operation carried out leading to the recovery of the explosive item with its detonator, wrapped in a piece of news paper hidden in a large shrub.
The hand-grenade has been handed over to Heingang police station, added the statement.
Meanwhile, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector reportedly rounded up a KCP cadre from Thoubal Bazar area during the course of a search operation launched today.