SFs conduct search Ops, recover weapons
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 18 2023:
A joint team of state and central security forces conducted search operations in Kangpokpi district from 4am till 7.45 pm on Wednesday and recovered a huge cache of weapons and ammunition.
According to a report, on receiving reliable input from 16 Assam Rifles about the presence of some weapons near Freedom Hill in Kangpokpi district, a combined team of 16 AR, 22 AR, 32 AR, 158 Bn CRPF and Kangpokpi police district conducted search operations in K Molnou and K Phaizawl village area near Freedom Hill and recovered one 9mm SMG magazine with one magazine, one 7.62mm M20 pistol with one magazine and one country made pistol with magazine.
The recovered weapons have been handed over to Kangchup PS for further legal action.
Meanwhile, Thoubal district police carried out a search operation at Yairipok Malom from 4.30am till 6.30pm on Wednesday, during which 65 people were verified.
However, there is no report of any arrest made.
A combined team of Churachandpur district police, 36 AR and B/33 Bn BSF also conducted search operation at Tuisomjang village under Sangaikot sub-division from 12.30 pm till 2.30 pm on Wednesday.
In all, 22 houses were searched and 61 people verified during the operation.
However, there is no report of any arrest or detention made.