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Militants apprehended in Manipur's security operations: 4 suspects taken into custody, 13 weapons confiscated

Terrorist gang members affiliated with proscribed groups were taken into custody, while 13 firearms were confiscated during police raids in the districts of Imphal and Bishnupur, Manipur.

Four armed extremists apprehended, thirteen weapons confiscated during security operations in...
Four armed extremists apprehended, thirteen weapons confiscated during security operations in Manipur

Militants apprehended in Manipur's security operations: 4 suspects taken into custody, 13 weapons confiscated

In a series of separate operations across Manipur, four militants have been arrested as part of intensified operations against insurgent groups in the region. This crackdown, led by Lieutenant General Sandeep Singh, is ongoing and forms part of heightened security measures.

The most significant discovery was made in Uran Chiru village, Imphal East, where security forces unearthed a cache of weapons. The arsenal included four different types of rifles: three INSAS rifles, one AK-56 rifle, one Ghatak AK-46 rifle, one SLR rifle, and one 9mm MP5 rifle. Alongside these, 232 rounds of assorted ammunition and ten magazines were seized. The exact location of Uran Chiru village was specified in the report.

PTI reported that the arrested militants were allegedly involved in extortion-related activities, but no further details about their identities or specific involvement were provided.

In addition to the operations in Imphal East, security forces also seized 13 firearms and a mine bomb in Bishnupur and Imphal East districts. However, no new information about the seized mine bomb or the activities of the security forces was provided in this report.

The coordinated crackdown is ongoing in the state, with no new information about the intensified operations against insurgent groups beyond the fact that they are ongoing and part of heightened security measures. It is important to note that this article is based on information provided by PTI.

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