#WATCH | Imphal, Manipur: Security forces display a large cache of recovered arms and ammunition seized during a series of operations in Lamdeng under Lamsang Police Station. Two active cadres of UNLF (P), identified as Heishnam Thomas Singh (29) of Mayang Imphal Kokchai and Arambam Tomtom Singh (29) of... Lamshang Heibongpokpi Mayai Leikai, were apprehended. Security forces recovered one INSAS LMG, three INSAS LMG magazines, and 14 live rounds from their possession. Police said that while the arrest process was underway, associates of the cadres opened fire at the security forces, leading to a brief exchange of fire. Subsequently, two more cadres allegedly involved in firing upon the security personnel, identified as Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh and Chingakham Mahesh Singh, were also apprehended. During preliminary interrogation, the arrested cadres reportedly disclosed that they had come to sell the seized weapon on the instruction of self-styled Lance Corporal Naorem Bijoy alias Macha of UNLF (P). They also admitted their involvement in the earlier sale of looted arms and ammunition. Following the revelations, joint security forces comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF conducted a cordon and search operation at an unauthorised UNLF (P) camp located at Lamdeng. During the operation, security forces recovered 29 weapons, including AK-series rifles, M-series rifles, pistols, and other firearms, along with warlike stores. Further, on May 21, the joint security forces recovered an additional 38 weapons and heavy stores, including AK-series rifles, M-series rifles, a sniper rifle, carbines, shotguns, mortars, an RPG-7 launcher, an anti-drone jammer, and a huge cache of explosives.show more

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