Huge cache of arms, ammunitions recovered by Indian Army, Manipur Police

Imphal: A team of Manipur police and Indian Army recovered and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Kangpokpi and Imphal East district during a 72-hours operation.

The Indian Army, in a press statement, stated that acting on specific intelligence of presence of arms and ammunition in general area Chanung Top in Imphal East District, Manipur the combined team launched a joint operation on Wednesday.

It said the operation continued for 72 hours in which patrol dogs and explosive detection dogs were used resulting in recovery of a huge cache of arms and ammunitions.

The combined team recovered thirteen Long range Mortars, four Burmese Iron rod Improvised Explosive Device, one Modified Grenade Launcher, one G3 Rifle, six 303 Rifles, one .22 Pistol, a Grenade, 25 locally made Improvised Explosive Devices, 115 rounds ammunition of various weapons, three magazines of various weapons, two Radio Sets and other war like stores.

The recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police, the Indian Army release said.