Tezpur (Assam): A large number of arms and war-like stores were seized in an operation at the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur on Saturday.
A defense spokesperson at Guwahati said that security forces under the aegis of IGAR (South) of Spear Corps seized a large number of arms, ammunition and other warlike stores along the Indo-Myanmar border in a well planned and executed operation on 24 April.
Based on the specific intelligence inputs about the movement of insurgents near the general area of Phaikoh, an operation was planned and multiple teams were launched.
During the operation, the teams swiftly deployed themselves at suitable locations and seized arms and other warlike stores. The haul included two Lathode Launchers with three rounds, one Chinese Carbine, two rifles, four 9 mm Pistols, five rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and two radio sets. The seized items were handed over to Chassad Police authorities.
Earlier on April 23, security Forces in a joint operation with Police apprehended a cadre of Nikki Sumi Group near General Hospital Colony, Athibung, Peren District, Nagaland. Based on a specific input, Security Forces in a joint operation with State Police apprehended a cadre of Nikki Sumi Group and recovered one point 32 pistol with magazine, two rounds of point 32 live ammunition and one Mobile phone.
The apprehended individual along with the recovered items has been handed over to Athibung Police Station, Peren District for further investigation.
