Security Forces continued to carry out search operations and area domination exercises across multiple vulnerable and fringe locations in Manipur, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise sensitive zones and prevent unlawful activities.
The sustained operations — conducted across both hill and valley districts — resulted in the recovery of arms and ammunition, reinforcing the state’s push to curb the circulation of illegal weapons.
Statewide Surveillance Strengthened
According to official inputs, Security Forces installed a total of 116 Nakas/Checkpoints across key routes in the state. These checkpoints were set up in both:
Hill districts, focusing on interior routes and known transit corridors
Valley districts, covering major roads, entry points, and vulnerable pockets
Despite the extensive checking, no individuals were detained during the period under review, but officials noted that such preventive deployments play a crucial role in restricting movement of armed groups and contraband items.
Ongoing Search and Area Domination Operations
Teams continued to comb through:
Fringe villages
Forested patches
Peripheral zones near district boundaries
High-risk localities with past records of disturbances
These search operations are aimed at flushing out suspicious elements, dismantling makeshift hideouts, and restoring a sense of security for residents living in sensitive pockets.
A senior security official remarked,
“Continuous area domination helps build confidence among local communities and prevents armed elements from attempting movement or regrouping.”
Arms and Ammunition Recovered
While detailed inventories were not disclosed, authorities confirmed that multiple weapons and ammunition were recovered during the operations.
Recoveries of this nature continue to indicate the importance of proactive surveillance and coordinated efforts between central and state forces.
Officials reiterated that strong security presence remains essential to prevent escalation in vulnerable zones.
Focus on Public Safety and Stability
The combined approach of checkpoints, search operations, and area domination is part of an ongoing strategy to maintain law and order while ensuring that normal activity in both rural and urban areas can resume without fear.
Residents in several districts have welcomed the tightened surveillance, saying the visible presence of forces has contributed to a greater sense of safety.