Dynamite News Manipur: Forces conduct search operations; ammunitions recovered
The Manipur Police is continuing its search and seizure operation in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the state in an effort to ensure peace. Read further on Dynamite News:
Manipur: The Manipur Police is continuing its search and seizure operation in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the state in an effort to ensure peace.
Search operations and area domination exercises were conducted by security forces that have led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition.
Security measures being implemented
To ensure the safety of movement, strict security measures are being implemented in these locations, including the provision of security convoys along sensitive routes.
In a post on X, Manipur police posted, "Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts.
During the search operations, 1 locally made improvised mortar (pumpi) with stand, 3 locally made improvised mortar (pumpi), and 8 pumpi ammunition were seized by Manipur Police from Khousabung and its adjoining area, Churachandpur District."
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Earlier on Wednesday, the Manipur police conducted a search operation and naka checking in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts.
Safe movement of vehicles
Movement of 289 and 414 vehicles along NH-37 and NH-2 with respectively essential items were ensured. Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations, and security convoy was provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles.
"A total of 113 nakas, checkpoints were installed in different districts of Manipur, both in the hill and the valley, and no one was detained by police in connection with violations in different districts of the state," posted Manipur police.
In another search operation and area domination conducted by security forces in the state, substantial amount of arms and ammunition was recovered.
The operation led to the recovery of Lathode Gun (country made), IED, Grenades, Petrol Bomb, Bore Rifle, Pompi Ammunition, Detonator, and other such items from Senam village, Tengnoupal District.
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Manipur CM N Biren Singh appreciated
Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday appreciated the efforts of both the state and central governments in ensuring the safe return of the two Manipur youth who were allegedly abducted from Kangpokpi on September 27.
In a post on X, CM Biren Singh said that the two young men were safely brought back to the custody of Manipur police.
"The two young men abducted in Kangpokpi on 27th September, 2024, have been safely brought back to the custody of Manipur Police.
I sincerely appreciate everyone from both the state and central government who worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return. Your efforts are deeply valued," CM Singh said on Thursday.
Violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3 last year following clashes during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category. (with Agency inputs)