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In the last 24 hours, Manipur has witnessed a significant boost in security operations, with forces conducting search and area domination exercises in vulnerable hill and valley districts.
According to an official press note from the Manipur Police, the security forces have made key recoveries across the state. "One 9 mm SMG with three magazines, one Double Barrel Gun, one. 32 Pistol loaded with three live rounds in the magazine, four nos. of No. 36 Hand Grenade with four Arming Rings, 10 nos. of Detonator, two nos. of MK12T Explosive, four nos. of Tube Launching, three nos. of Magazines, 51 nos. of live ammunition, one no. of Radio set, one no. of Vehicular set microphone, 74 nos. of empty case, two nos. of Patka Helmet and two nos. of BP Jacket from Pukhao Ahallup western river bank under Sagolmang-PS, Imphal East District," the press note stated. The police have also recovered 22 Rifles with empty Magazines, one single-barrel gun, and two nos. of Pompi from the general area of Siden Bowel under Churachandpur-PS, Churachandpur District. Moreover, the security forces have arrested one active member of KCP (PWG), identified as Md. Israk Khan alias Popo (21) of Kairang Chingya Awang Leikai, while conducting a search operation at Kairang Village, under Heingang-PS, Imphal East District. One mobile phone was seized from his possession. According to the press note of Manipur Police, the security forces also arrested one active member of RPF/PLA, namely, Mutum Kamel Badal (40) of Uchathol, Jiribam District from Imphal Ngariyan Yairipok Road near Chingyang Lairembi Ima-Keithel while conducting a search operation at Ngariyan Yairipok Road under Andro-PS, Imphal East District. "He was involved in extortion activities and transportation of arms and ammunitions. From his possession, one mobile phone was seized," the release stated. In a separate incident security forces arrested one active cadre of KYKL/SOREPA, namely, Oinam Rabichandra Singh (33) of Lamjao Makha Leikai under Waikhong-PS, Kakching District from the general area of Sawombung near FCI Godown under Lamlai-PS, Imphal East District. The police also arrested one person, namely, Moirangmayum Sapana Devi (43) of Lilong Chajing Mairenkhong Leikai, Imphal West District from Lilong Bazar, Thoubal District for providing assistance/help to PREPAK (Pro) in extortion activities. "One mobile handset and one Aadhaar Card in her name were seized from her possession," the police stated in a press note. A total of 110 checkpoints were installed in different districts of Manipur, both in the hill and the valley. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any false information or rumours, providing a dedicated helpline for verification. (ANI)
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