A joint staff of safety forces in Manipur have seized 22 explosives throughout counter-insurgency operations in Tengnoupal district, elevating recent issues over actions of armed militant teams within the area.
The seized gear displayed by safety forces. (Sourced picture)
The explosives recovered included 4 steel improvised explosive gadgets (IEDs) measuring 152mm in diameter and eighteen plastic-bodied IEDs measuring 76mm in diameter.
The seizures have been made on April 19 throughout a joint search operation performed in Yangoubung and T Bongmol villages beneath the jurisdiction of Moreh police station, officers mentioned. Tengnoupal is likely one of the districts in Manipur that shares border with Myanmar, typically related to rebel actions.
A number of communication gear, together with seven handsets, 5 batteries, ten FCC 7.62mm AK-47 rifles, two bulletproof jackets, one fight uniform, and a pair of footwear have been additionally seized.
A senior police officer mentioned the seizure highlights the persistent menace posed by rebel teams within the area.
“The recovery of such a huge stash of IEDs suggests a well-organised attempt to carry out attacks. We are intensifying intelligence-led operations to neutralise these threats,” the officer mentioned.
Using IEDs stays a favoured tactic amongst militant teams in Manipur, posing vital dangers to each safety forces and civilians. Authorities have ramped up countermeasures, together with surveillance and coordinated floor operations geared toward containing militant actions and preserving peace within the state.
In the meantime, in a separate operation, safety forces arrested three energetic militants of the the Individuals’s Revolutionary Celebration of Kangleipak–Progressive faction (PREPAK (Professional)) from Ngakhapat Journey Kharok beneath Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East district.
The arrested people have been recognized as Nongthombam Maingou Singh (33), Nongthombam Mohen Singh (45), and Keisham Sana Leima alias Tamphasana alias Lingjel (40).
A .32 pistol with a reside rounds of ammunition, six cellular handsets, a black waist belt, and two two-wheelers have been seized from them, the police mentioned.