Security forces recover large quantity of weapons and ammunition

IMPHAL: Army and Assam Rifles, along with police and CAPFs, commenced area dominance operations in the Hills and Valley area across Manipur on Saturday. As part of the joint strategy for the recovery of snatched weapons, these operations are significant for restoring peace and will continue in a calibrated manner. It was conducted under the surveillance of unmanned aerial vehicles and quadcopters, and the operations have so far resulted in the recovery of 40 weapons (mostly automatic), mortars, ammunition, and other warlike stores.

During the conduct of these operations, adequate measures were undertaken to ensure that the locals were not harassed and that personal safety and security were maintained. Following the directions given during the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the security forces have once again appealed to all those in possession of snatched weapons to surrender the same at the earliest possible time to ensure peace and stability in Manipur.

Security forces also warned that failure to surrender these weapons would make all such people liable for strict legal action, stated a press release.

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