16 cadres arrested, explosive devices recovered in joint operations in Manipur
A list of operation dates and recoveries made:May 4 and 5: One AK-47 rifle, one modified .303 rifle, 11 IEDs, grenades, ammunition recovered from Tingri in Imphal West, and Chamol Top in Chandel district.May 7: One AK-56, one INSAS rifle, one carbine, six IEDs, grenades, and ammunition recovered from the Tengnoupal.May 8: Two bolt-action single barrel rifles, one .22 rifle, one 9mm pistol recovered in Senapati May 10: One SLR, one SBBL gun, two Pt .22 rifles, one modified .303 rifle, three 9mm pistols, grenades recovered in Imphal West.The 16 cadres from various proscribed organisations arrested during these operations were handed over to the Manipur Police.advertisement
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