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Imphal, Oct 9 (IANS) In a decisive anti-terrorist operation, a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police commandos conducted a search operation in Manipur’s Kakching district and recovered some arms and ammunition, officials said on Thursday.
A defense spokesperson said that, acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of insurgents and a suspected hideout containing warlike stores, the operation was launched with precision and coordination in Thambal Chingya areas of the mountainous Kakching district.
The team consisting of 16 personnel conducted a comprehensive investigation of the identified location, which led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
The items recovered and seized include one AK-47 rifle, one G3 rifle, one modified single-barrel rifle, three bolt-action single-barrel rifles, one hand grenade and 60 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres.
Additional war-like stores were also recovered during the operation. The recovered arms and ammunition were immediately handed over to Kakching Police Station for further investigation and legal process.
The spokesperson said this operation is an important step towards curbing the movement and activities of insurgent groups in the area and highlights the effectiveness of coordinated security efforts in protecting public safety.
Such recoveries not only disrupt potential threats but also strengthen the commitment of Assam Rifles and local law enforcement agencies to maintain peace and stability in Manipur, he said.
According to the spokesperson, coordination between the forces is playing an important role in countering militancy and ensuring the security of the border districts.
He said, through constant vigilance and timely action, Assam Rifles is steadfast in its role as a dependable force in the North-East, working in close partnership with the civil authorities to maintain law and order and protect the interests of the local population.
–IANS
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