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Members of the security forces during a combing operation in sensitive areas of Manipur (PTI Photo)
A defense bulletin reported, on Tuesday, that the security forces, based on a report, searched a car, and seized two pistols, four containers of explosives and explosive devices.
In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police recovered arms and ammunition that had been taken to Manipur.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, on Tuesday, stated that the security forces, based on a report, searched a vehicle and confiscated two pistols, four safes and explosives.
“Based on specific intelligence regarding attempts to smuggle arms, ammunition, explosives and other war-like stores into Manipur via Nagaland, a joint operation between Assam Rifles and Police was launched at 2 a.m. on Monday. At about 6 a.m., the teams jointly searched the vehicle and seized the Weapons and explosives.
The statement added that no one was arrested.
(This story was not edited by the News18 staff and was published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
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