Manipur: Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered by security forces in Thoubal

Kohima (Nagaland) [India], May 29 : A huge amount of arms and ammunition were recovered in a joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and Manipur police in Thoubal district of Manipur, an official statement said on Wednesday.
As per the official statement, the operation resulted in the recovery of one 9 mm carbine machine gun, one 9 mm pistol, one double barrel gun, six hand grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores.

"Acting on specific information about the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area Yaripok in Thoubal district of Manipur, the Indian Army along with Assam Rifles launched a search operation on May 29, 2024," said the statement.

The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur police for further action.
Earlier on May 21, the Indian Army, in a joint operation with the Manipur police, recovered a huge amount of arms, ammunition, and war-related supplies in Manipur's Churachandpur district.
The operation resulted in the recovery of a 12.5-mm assault rifle, a single-shot bolt-action rifle, two 9-mm pistols, mortar, ammunition, and other war-like stores.