Security forces recover 10-foot rocket and mortars in Manipur
A joint operation by the Army and district police in Churachandpur led to the seizure of various arms and explosives.
Security forces recovered a nearly 10-foot-long rocket, four mortars of Chinese origin, and several other explosives in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Wednesday, according to Rediff.
A joint team of the Army and district police conducted the operation in a jungle area near P Geljang village under the Kangvai sub-division.
The recovery included one rocket weighing approximately 80 kg, six improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and five Chinese grenades. The team also found four 82 mm mortars of Chinese origin.
Police stated that the seizure also consisted of one CMG, one pistol, two single-barrel rifles, and 30 mortar bombs of 82 mm and 51 mm calibres. Five rounds of 5.6 mm ammunition were also found.
The operation was carried out based on intelligence inputs. The ethnic conflict that began in May 2023 between the Meitei and Kuki communities has resulted in at least 306 deaths and left 49 people missing.