Search operation continues in Churachandpur
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 31 2023:
Combined security forces conducted search operations at three locations in Churachandpur district during the past 24 hours and recovered several weapons and ammunition.
According to sources, the combined team conducted search operation at Khengmol, Tuibong, Khomawi and Bethel villages and adjoining areas.
The search operation at Khengmol on Thursday from 9am to 12.30pm was jointly conducted by Sangaikot PS, 36 AR, 49 ITBP and 3 Jk Rifles of Indian Army.
The combined team recovered several weapons from the jungle of Khengmol village.
The recovered weapons included 20 country made Pump guns, 500gm gun powder and iron rod ammunition, two SBBL guns, one DBBL gun and 20 rounds of SBBL/DBBL.
Based on a specific report about the presence of looted arms amd ammunition in Tuibong area, a combined security team comprising 36 AR and two teams of Churachandpur PS conducted combing operation on August 30 from 4.30am to 7am and recovered one tear gas gun looted from DHQ arms kote while 20 tear gas shells were found abandoned in the forested area near Sabath Veng, Tuibong.
A combined team of Ccpur PS, 27 AR, 48/11/13-E ITBP and D/238 Bn CRPF also conducted operation at Khomawi and Bethel villages and adjoining areas from 10am to 1 pm on Thursday but no arrest and seizure was made though 45 houses were verified.