Imphal, April 11: A joint security operation foiled an attempt by miscreants to retrieve a hidden cache of arms and ammunition in the fringe areas of Saiton and Haiyaikon under the Bishnupur district of Manipur this morning, police said.
The operation was launched following credible intelligence input that armed miscreants had concealed a large quantity of weapons in the area, police also said.
Acting on the information, a combined team comprising personnel from PGCI Police Station led by the officer-in-charge, teams Q67 and Q83 of CDO/BPR, one column of 19 Garhwal Rifles led by Major Amit, and G/71 CRPF led by Assistant Commandant Werilo Lasuh conducted a joint operation, the police added.
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The team was equipped with a metal detector and an IED detection dog to aid in the search.
The operation, which commenced at 6 AM and concluded by 8 am, was carried out in the adjoining areas of Saiton Khunou and Saiton Haiyaikon, police said.Â
During the search, the IED dog signaled the presence of a concealed explosive device in a bamboo bush.
A subsequent inspection led to the recovery of a significant cache that included rifles, ammunition, a walkie-talkie set, flare rounds, an IED weighing around 890 grams, and protective gear such as BP jackets and headgear.
All recovered items were seized as per procedure, and further legal actions are underway, police added.Â
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(Newmai News Network)