Security forces to carry out operations like this again Keeping in mind the sensitivity of the situation in the Northeast, the security forces are on high alert. The security forces are likely to carry out more such operations in the coming days to eliminate arms depots and maintain peace in the region. According to the information, based on specific intelligence inputs, joint teams of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and Central Armed Police Force (CPAPF) carried out a coordinated operation in the hill districts of Tengnopal, Kangpokpi, Chandel and Churachandpur. The search operation was focused on suspected hideouts in remote and interior areas, resulting in the biggest seizure in recent years. Which weapons were seized The 203 weapons include 21 INSAS rifles, 11 AK-series rifles, 26 SLRs, 2 sniper rifles, 3 carbines, 17.303 rifles, 2.51 mm mortars, 2 MA assault rifles, 3 M79 grenade launchers, 38 ‘Pompeii’ country-made guns and several pistols, bolt-action rifles and country-made weapons. In addition, the security forces have also seized 30 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), 10 grenades, 9 Pompeii shells, 2 lathode grenades and a large quantity of 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm ammunition.
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