As part of ongoing efforts to ensure safety and stability in vulnerable and fringe areas, security forces conducted intensive search and area domination operations near the Chingkhei Ching hill areas under Porompat Police Station, Imphal East district. The operation, carried out on July 4, resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosive materials.
Authorities confirmed that the items were found concealed in the foothills and adjoining areas, likely stored for use in unlawful activities or by insurgent elements operating in the region.
🔍 Items Recovered During the Operation
| Category | Items Recovered |
|---|---|
| Firearms | – 1 x .303 rifle with magazine – 1 x .303 rifle without magazine – 1 x 9mm pistol |
| Ammunition | – 9 x .303 live rounds – 2 x 5.56×45mm rounds – 12 x 9mm live rounds – 10 x .303 live blank cartridges |
| Explosives | – 1 x No. 36 hand grenade – 3 x MK-1 explosives – 2 x detonators – 1 x 81mm mortar shell |
| Magazines & Accessories | – 1 x 9mm SMG carbine magazine – 1 x .303 LMG magazine – 2 x .303 ammunition charger clips |
| Other Items | – 1 x AK-47 bayonet – 1 x tear smoke shell – 1 x radio wireless set charger |
🛡️ Security Forces Reaffirm Commitment
Security forces emphasized that such recoveries are vital in preventing potential threats and attacks in the already sensitive region. A senior official involved in the operation stated:
“These search operations are part of a wider initiative to ensure that no illegal weapon or explosive remains hidden in vulnerable zones. The recovered materials could have posed a serious threat to public safety.”
📢 Public Cooperation Urged
The authorities have appealed to the local population to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or objects. Information from the public has often proven crucial in the success of these operations.
This latest recovery underscores the continued presence of illegal arms stockpiles in Manipur’s conflict-prone districts and the ongoing efforts of security agencies to dismantle such threats through proactive ground-level action.