Arms recovered
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 13 2023:
A combined team of Imphal West commando, Patsoi police and a column of 33 Assam Rifles conducted cordon and search operation along the Imphal-Jiribam highway and recovered some arms and ammunition from an oil pump near New Keithelmanbi under Patsoi police station yesterday night.
The cordon and search operation was carried out last night under the command of M Amit, Additional SP Operation Imphal West and under the overall supervision of Dr S Ibomcha, SP Imphal West.
During the search operation conducted at around 9.30 pm, the combined team recovered three carbine machine guns along with a magazine each, one double barrel gun along with five live rounds of ammunition.
Patsoi police had registered a case in connection with the recovery of arms and ammunition for further investigation.
A team of Imphal West District commandos led by OC P Achouba carried out a cordon and search operation at Yaiskul Janmasthan as a part of the preventive and security measures for the upcoming Independence Day celebration.
The operation was carried out from 5.30 am to 7 am under the command of M Amit, Additional SP Operation Imphal West.
In all, 28 houses were thoroughly checked and 52 individuals were verified.
No one was detained during the operation.