Kohima: In a series of coordinated operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps, conducted multiple intelligence-based missions across Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Senapati, Jiribam, and Bishnupur districts of Manipur between March 26 and March 29, 2025.
The operations, carried out in collaboration with the Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, resulted in the seizure of 29 weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores.
Acting on intelligence inputs about hidden arms in NP Kholen of Kangpokpi district, the Indian Army and Manipur Police launched a joint operation on March 26 and recovered two AK-series rifles, one carbine, and one 7.62mm self-loading rifle (SLR), along with ammunition and war-like stores.
The next day, on March 27, security forces responded to suspicious movements in Parbung, Tengnoupal district. Troops swiftly established a cordon and, during a search, discovered a freshly dug area camouflaged with stones and leaves. Using Deep Search Metal Detectors (DSMD), they excavated three improvised mortars (Pompis) and three IEDs. On the same day, a joint operation by Assam Rifles, CRPF, and Manipur Police in Chingdong Leikai, Jiribam district, led to the recovery of three INSAS rifles, two 7.62mm SLRs, ammunition, and other military-grade equipment.
On March 28, security forces seized one rifle, one carbine, two sniper rifles, two pistols, IEDs, grenades, and ammunition from Naranseina in Bishnupur district. The following day, on March 29, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles recovered three improvised mortars and two pistols in Molnom, Chandel district. Meanwhile, in Changobung, Senapati district, Assam Rifles discovered four single-barrel bolt-action rifles, one pistol with a magazine, 20 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, an improvised projectile launcher, and three live grenades with fuses.
All recovered weapons, explosives, and war-like materials have been handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation. The Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and other security agencies continue to intensify operations against illegal arms trafficking and insurgent activities in the region.
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