Imphal: The Relentless efforts of Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps in coordination with Manipur Police, civil administration and other security forces have resulted in surrender of 72 weapons in the hill and valley districts of Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Imphal East of Manipur.

In Kangpokpi district, locals voluntarily surrendered 16 weapons comprising one  5.56, two  Self Loading Rifgle (SLR),  six Single Barrel rifle, one  .22 rifle,  five tube launching and one (local made) rocket launcher, ammunition and war like stores.

In Pherzawl and Jiribam districts, the locals surrendered 30 weapons comprising one carbine, five single/ double barrel rifles, 11 locally made single-barrel rifles, two .303 rifles, two 12-bore single-barrel rifles, one shotgun, one carbine machine gun, one tear gas gun and six improvised mortars, ammunition and war like stores.

In Sagolmang, in Imphal East district a total of nine weapons comprising one Carbine, one .303 rifle, two country made rifles and five tubes. In the area of Nngthoukhong, a joint operation by Indian Amry and Manipur Police also resulted in apprehension of two cadres and recovery of two weapons comprising one Single Bore Barrel Rifle and a Pistol.

15 weapons comprising one INSAS, two 7.62 mm SLR, one 0.22 rifle, six 12 bore rifles and five improvised mortars were also surrendered.

The recovered arms ammunitions and explosives were handed over to Manipur Police.

Indian Army and Assam Rifles along with other security forces remain dedicated to fostering peace, security and development in the region through conduct of joint operations and continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders.