Security forces conduct joint operation in Manipur, 3 cadres held, arms recovered
Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close conjunction with Manipur Police, conducted a series of precise, intelligence-driven joint operations across Kakching, Chandel and Tengnoupal Districts during the period of April 19 to 25, a press release said.
The operations led to the apprehension of 03 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 06 weapons, explosives and other war-like stores.
On April 19, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with the Kakching Commando team at Kakching Lamkhai Laipham Loknung.
During the operation an active cadre of the PREPAK (Pro) was apprehended.
On April 20, based on credible intelligence Assam Rifles conducted a coordinated operation in the Tengnoupal District and apprehended a PREPAK (PRO) cadre and a PLA cadre.
On April 21, Assam Rifles conducted a operation in the jungle areas of T Bongmol, Tengnoupal District and recovered one rifle, one carbine, two radio sets and four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
On April 23, Assam Rifles and Chandel Police carried out a joint operation in the dense marshy forests near Khumkot Village in the Khengjoi Sub Division and recovered four Rifles, four Pompi, seven Bombs, three Grenades with one detonator and five radio sets.
