Situation tense but normal: PCR
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 25 2023:
Situation is tense with some sporadic incidents in some places but normal in most districts, claimed a press note issued by the Police Control Room (PCR) .
State Police and Central forces conducted search operations in Tamenglong, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Kakching districts during the last 24 hours.
In the course of the search operations, 12 bunkers were destroyed in various districts, both in the hills and the valley.
Further, three 51 mm mortar shells and three 84 mm mortar shells were found in the paddy fields of Sahumphai village and one IED was found in a paddy field between Kangvai and S Kotlien villages.
The mortar shells and the IED were demolished on the spot by the State Bomb Disposal Squad.
Meanwhile, police arrested 135 persons in connection with curfew violations, theft in abandoned houses, arson cases etc.
Flag marches, area domination and cordon and search operations have been continuing in various parts of the State.
A total of 1100 arms, 13,702 ammunition and 250 bombs of different kinds have been recovered till date.
The PCR then appealed to the general public to extend all possible help in bringing normalcy in the State, to clarify any rumour by dialling 'rumour free number' 9233522822 of the Central Control room and also to return and deposit arms, ammunition and explosives to the police or security forces immediately.