Kohima: A huge cache of weapons was recovered in Khodang village area of Churachandpur district in Manipur during a joint operation conducted by the army, Assam Rifles, CAPF and Manipur Police.
A defence official informed that the operation was launched as per a specific intelligence input. The forces recovered a huge cache of weapons, ammunition and war like stores.
Dear Reader,
Over the past four years, EastMojo revolutionised the coverage of Northeast India through our sharp, impactful, and unbiased coverage. And we are not saying this: you, our readers, say so about us. Thanks to you, we have become Northeast India’s largest, independent, multimedia digital news platform.
Now, we need your help to sustain what you started.
We are fiercely protective of our ‘independent’ status and would like to remain so: it helps us provide quality journalism free from biases and agendas. From travelling to the remotest regions to cover various issues to paying local reporters honest wages to encourage them, we spend our money on where it matters.
Now, we seek your support in remaining truly independent, unbiased, and objective. We want to show the world that it is possible to cover issues that matter to the people without asking for corporate and/or government support. We can do it without them; we cannot do it without you.
Support independent journalism, subscribe to EastMojo.
Thank you,
Karma Paljor
Editor-in-Chief, eastmojo.com
A total of 15 weapons including 14 improvised mortars, one single barrel weapon and other war like stores were recovered.
A similar operation was jointly conducted by the Assam Rifles and state police in Thoubal’s Kwarok Maring area. 9mm Carbine and other war like stores were recovered.
It was informed that the recovered items were handed over to the police.
Also Read | Manipur: Ukhrul DC unveils book on innovative teaching