Arms, ammunition recovered in operation
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 13 2023:
A joint team of Imphal West district commandos and 33rd Assam Rifles recovered several arms and ammunition from New Keithelmanbi area during a search operation on Saturday night.
Police source said that the search operation was carried out as part of the pre-emptive measures taken up in relation with Independence Day and ongoing crisis in the state.
The area lies under the jurisdiction of Patsoi police station and the operation was carried out with support from Patsoi PS in an area near New Keithelmanbi petrol pump.
During the operation, the joint team seized one double barrel rifle with five live rounds and three carbine with magazines.
The seized arms have been handed over to Patsoi police station for investigation.
On the other hand, Imphal West district commando team carried out a verification drive in Yaiskul Janmasthan, Keishamthong Hodam Leirak, Keishamthong Longjam Leirak, Thangmeiband Lourungpurel and Thangmeiband Kabrabam Leikai.
However, there is no report any arrest being made during the operation.