Security forces seize weapons in Churachandpur

IMPHAL: A joint security team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Manipur Police on Saturday confiscated a large cache of arms and ammunition and "war-like stores" during a search operation in Churachandpur district's Sangaikot area, the paramilitary force said on Monday.

The seized arms include two 9mm pistols with magazines, tear gas, six single-barrel rifles and four improvised heavy mortars.

The recovered weapons and war-like stores have been handed over to Sangaikot police station for initiating necessary legal action, said an AR statement.

On the same day, the rifles distributed support materials to people displaced by the ongoing conflict and are currently putting up in relief camps in Churachandpur and Imphal West districts.

Meanwhile, miscreants opened fire at a private boarding centre for students at Sagolmang Bazar in Imphal East district around 8.30pm on Sunday night.

No one was injured in the attack even as the locals strongly condemned the incident. Police rushed to the spot and carried out an abrupt search, but no arrest was made. A case has been registered in this regard with Sagolmang police station.