Arms, ammo seized
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 13 2025: A number of arms and ammu-nition were recovered during a cordon and search operation carried out by a combined team of CRPF's Sector QAT, Range QAT, 189 QAT, 69 Bn, 109 Bn, 169 Bn, 34 Bn QAT, 86 Bn, 143 Bn QAT, SHO Lamsang and Imphal West Commandos at Kang-chup Hill, Imphal West dis- trict under Lamsang police station at around 3.30 am on March 12 .

As the combined security team reached the location, some unidentified individuals attempted to flee.

The security forces immediately ordered them to stop but they disregarded the command and continued run- ning.

The suspects also fired a few rounds at the security forces, prompting the team to return fire in self-defence.

Despite this, the individuals managed to escape, taking advantage of the thick and hilly terrain, said a press release issued by the PRO, CRPF (Manipur & Nagaland Sector) .

A thorough search of the area led to the recovery of seven INSAS Rifles, two SLRs, one .303 rifle, one gas stun, one 9 mm pistol, two high explosive grenades, three wireless sets, four magazines of INSAS LMG, three magazines of INSAS rifle, one magazine of .303 rifle, one 9 mm magazine, one .32 magazine, 10 live rounds of .303 rifle, 121 live rounds of 5.56 mm and 92 live rounds of 9 mm, it said.

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