Manipur police arrests three insurgents, seizes arms

Regular patrolling and area domination have been intensified in the entire riverine stretch of the Barak and Jiri rivers.

Representative image of seized arms. Credit: PTI File Photo

Imphal: Security forces arrested three insurgents from Tengnoupal and seized sophisticated arms in Kangpokpi district, a Manipur Police statement said.

Security forces arrested three valley-based insurgents from Shantong near Lamlong village in Tengnoupal district on June 14, it said.

The statement issued on Monday night also said that the “situation in the state was under control” and security forces continued to conduct search operations to maintain law and order situation.In a separate search operation conducted at Gangpijang hill ranges in Kangpokpi district, security forces seized one 7.62mm AK 56 assault rifle, one pt. 22 rifle, one 12-inch single-bore barrel gun, two improvised projectile launchers, one Chinese hand grenade, one country-made hand grenade, one 51mm mortal and live ammunition on Sunday.

Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/manipur/manipur-police-arrests-three-insurgents-seizes-arms-3070558

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