Arms recovered
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 20 2023:
During the last 24 hours, the situation in the State was tense but under control with sporadic incidents of firing and congregation of protesters, said Police Control Room.
Security forces conducted search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts.
During the operations in Imphal West and Kangpokpi district, security forces recovered one arm, two local-made pumpi guns, fifty ammunition and eight explosives.
Security forces ensured movement of 182 vehicles on NH-37 and 19 vehicles on NH-2, and installed 127 checkpoints in different districts.
Further, a total of 873 persons were detained for violating restrictions, said the PCR.
It made an appeal to the public to return looted arms and ammunition and urged all to confirm rumours by dialling rumour free number 9233522822 of the Central Control Room.