Manipur, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian Army recently conducted a significant operation in the forests of Manipur based on intelligence reports, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of explosives. Under the Spear Corps, security forces collaborated with local agencies to carry out the joint mission. During this operation, three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered hidden in dense woodland between Leishabithol and Ahmedabad.
According to military sources, the total weight of the three IEDs is approximately 20 kilograms. Following the discovery of these explosives, security forces secured the area and safely neutralized the devices on-site. This decisive action prevented what could have been a major incident, posing serious risks to both civilians and security personnel.
This operation underscores the ongoing vigilance of security forces in sensitive areas of Manipur. The Army and other agencies continuously monitor suspicious activities to maintain peace and security in the region. The recovery of these 20 kilograms of explosive material marks a significant achievement for the forces, demonstrating that timely intelligence and coordinated efforts can avert substantial threats.
Recently, security forces also seized narcotics and banned substances worth over ₹300 crore from Manipur and other northeastern states. This operation, based on intelligence, resulted in the confiscation of heroin, opium, morphine, and brown sugar among other drugs. The operations took place across various districts in Manipur, Assam, and Mizoram.
The Spear Corps and Assam Rifles formations worked alongside various local agencies to execute these actions, which included the seizure of large quantities of heroin, yaba tablets, methamphetamine, opium, morphine, brown sugar, poppy seeds, cigarettes, and unaccounted cash. These efforts were particularly concentrated in the districts of Churachandpur, Senapati, and Kamjong in Manipur.
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