Guwahati: In a joint operation involving Central and State Security Forces in Manipur, caches of arms, ammunition, heroin, explosives, and many other contraband items were confiscated from an abandoned camp belonging to a militant outfit on Tuesday.
Acting on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of militants/insurgents at Maphou village in the Imphal East district of Manipur, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the state forces, launched the coordinated operations which led to the seizure.
During the meticulously executed search, which encompassed thorough inspections of abandoned sites and the periphery of villages along hill bases and abandoned structures, a substantial cache of arms and explosives was successfully unearthed, including one Improvised Mortar, one Pompie Mortar, two grenades, ammunition, and 20 grams of heroin powder.
These seizures underscore the effectiveness of coordinated efforts by security forces in combating illicit activities and ensuring the safety and security of the region. The recovered items have been handed over to the Manipur Police.
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