Security forces recovers illegal arms in Churachandpur.
No arrest of person was made during the search operation as no one was present at recovery site.
Churachandpur Police along with D Coy of 157 CRPF, B Coy of 157 CRPF, D Coy of 129 CRPF, DETT QAT 129 CRPF BN and D Coy of 70 BSF recovers illegal arms in Khaopijang village cemetery under Churachandour district on Tuesday
Upon receiving a reliable input regarding a hidden weapon cache in general area of Khapijang village, the combine forces launched a cordon and search operation at Khaopijang Village under Churachandour police station from 6 in the morning.
During the combing operation, 15 houses and 45 persons were verified. Further, the security forces receives information regarding presence of arms concealed at general area of Khaopijang village Cemetery, about 800-1000 meters away from Khaopijang village.
Immediately, the security teams proceeded towards the area, arrived at the spot at around 7.00 am and conducted elaborate searched of the general area.
During the search, the illegal arms were detected concealed underneath thick bushes and trees.
The illegal arms seized include AK Rifle along with magazine, MA-3 MK II Rifle (II MM-3-61752) along with magazine, INSAS Rifle B/R No. 18245053 along with magazine and .315 Rifle No. 9765 along with magazine.
No arrest of person was made during the search operation as no one was present at recovery site. The above illegal weapons were handed over to OC Churachandpur Police Station for taking necessary legal action.
The Hills Journal
K. Salbung, Churachandpur
Manipur-795128