Manipur looted weapons issue: Army, security forces recover INSAS rifles, guns, pistols, mortars, IEDs
Defence spokesman Lt. Col Amit Shukla said security forces also destroyed several illegal bunkers in the Kangpokpi district.
Defence spokesman Lt. Col Amit Shukla said security forces also destroyed several illegal bunkers in the Kangpokpi district.
In Hengjang, Manipur, the Army organized a lecture on Women Empowerment followed by a spirited volleyball match, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community.
In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Manipur and recovered 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army, tasked with securing Sikkim and the strategically crucial Siliguri Corridor, successfully conducted a month-long live-firing exercise featuring T-90 tanks.
With an aim of honouring the sacrifices and valour of Veer Naris and Veterans, the Indian Army conducted ‘Gaurav Yatra’, a motorcycle rally, covering over 1000 kilometres.
This comes after the Indian Army cautioned about several fake videos on the security situation in Manipur being circulated.
The Indian Army further said that all efforts are underway to restore normalcy in Imphal and Churachandpur area.
All three injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered. Further details are being ascertained.
Pilot and co-pilot were rescued with injuries.
The Union Ministry of Defence had sent a proposal to remove and transplant 114 trees to clear its construction site.
