The Police Control Room, Manipur Police on Saturday stated that search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts.
During the search operations, one Sten gun carbine with two magazines, one 9 mm pistol, one modified 303 rifle, nine HE 36 hand grenades, three smoke bombs, five 51 mm Mortar shells, one 2 inch Mortar shell, one detonator, four walkie talkie (WT set) of different company along with two chargers, two mobile phones, two smoke shells, 12 live ammunitions, one tube launcher, one helmet, three pairs of jungle boots, three bullet proof vests, one sleeping bag were found containing in three different bags were seized from Maibam Lotpa Ching Mamang Leikai near Kabui Village, Bishnupur district.
It said that the movement of 178 and 218 vehicles along NH-37 and NH-02 respectively with essential items have been ensured. Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations and security convoy is provided in sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles, it stated.
A total of 130 nakas/checkpoints were installed in different Districts of Manipur, both in the hill and the valley and Police detained 250 persons in connection with violations in different districts of the State, it mentioned.
It appealed to the general public not to believe in rumours and be aware of false videos. Any circulations of unfounded videos etc. may be confirmed from the rumour free number 9233522822 of Central Control room. Further, appeal is made to public to return the looted arms, ammunition and explosives to the police or nearest security forces immediately, it said. During the last 24 hours, the situation in the state was under control, it added.
