IMPHAL, Oct 7:   In a major crackdown on insurgent activities, security forces seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition during operations in Kakching and Thoubal districts of Manipur.

The joint operation in Wabagai Natekhong, Turenmei, Kakching District, led to the recovery of a substantial number of weapons and explosives. The cache included three carbines with magazines, one air gun rifle, two single-barrel rifles, one 9mm pistol with a magazine, 14 grenades without detonators, one mortar, two MK-III grenades, a suspected container containing 4.755 kg of IED explosives, four detonators, six tear smoke shells, two anti-riot rubber bullets, one stinger cartridge, two tube launchers, three arming rings, 34 live rounds, 25 explosive cartridges, 18 7.62mm fired cases, and 10 fired explosive cartridges.

In a separate operation in the Chingkham Ching area of Thoubal District, security forces seized additional arms, including one SMG carbine with a magazine, one SSBL, one pistol with a magazine, one INSAS LMG magazine, one 81mm mortar shell, four hand grenades, three detonators, 41 live rounds, five green grenades (80mm MK-1), two stringer grenades, seven tear smoke grenades, 11 tear smoke shells, two stun shells, and five 38mm rubber bullets.

In addition, they facilitated the safe movement of 349 vehicles carrying essential supplies along National Highway 2 (NH-2), with stringent security measures in place at all vulnerable points.

To further enhance security, 109 Nakas and checkpoints have been established across various districts in Manipur. While no arrests were made, the enhanced security presence aims to prevent violations and insurgent activities.