Bishnupur : The Indian Army, along with the Manipur Police conducted an intensive search operation and seized two AK-47 rifles, one Sniper rifle, one 9mm Pistol, three Grenades and other war-like stores in the general area of Uyungmakhong in Bishnupur District, Manipur.

Acting on specific information regarding the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area of Uyungmakhong, the Indian Army launched a search operation on Thursday along with the Manipur Police, a press release said.

“After an intensive search operation, two AK-47 rifles, one Sniper rifle, one 9mm Pistol, three Grenades and other war-like stores were recovered. The recovered items have been handed over to the Manipur Police for further investigation and disposal,” it added.

The successful recovery of these war-like stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Army and other law enforcement agencies, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring security and safety in the region.

The Indian Army remains committed to its efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area.

Earlier, in a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and Manipur Police on July 17, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during search operations conducted in Imphal East district, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Defence said.

A joint team of the Indian Army and Manipur Police acted on specific information about the presence of arms and ammunition in Chanung Top in Manipur’s Imphal East District.

Indian Army along with Manipur Police launched an extensive search operation from Kangpokpi and Imphal East District. The 72-hour-long operation was conducted with the deployment of Patrol dogs and Explosive Detection Dogs due to the complexity of the terrain.

The operation resulted in the recovery of a huge cache of arms and ammunition including thirteen Long Range Mortars, four Burmese Iron Rod, an Improvised Explosive Device, one Modified Grenade Launcher, one G3 Rifle, and six 303 Rifles.

One .22 Pistol, a Grenade, 25 locally made Improvised Explosive Devices, 115 rounds of ammunition of various weapons, three magazines of multiple weapons, two Radio Sets and other war-like stores were also found according to officials.

The recovered ammunition has been handed over to Manipur Police for further disposal and investigation.