Manipur polls 2022: Security forces recover arms and ammunition in Churachandpur

Churachandpur Battalion under the aegis of IGAR (South) of Spear Corps in a joint operation with Manipur Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Chinglangmei village, Churachandpur district on 18 Jan.

Based on specific inputs, security forces along with Manipur Police launched the search operation which led to the recovery of cache which included one 7.62 mm SLR Rifle, one 7.62 mm M-16 Rifle, one 7.62 mm Modified Rifle, one Handheld ICOM radio set with charger, two 7.62 mm SLR magazine, one Chinese hand grenade and 15 live rounds of different calibres.

The recovered arms and ammunition were handed over to Kumbi Police Station for further legal action.


Joupi and Phundrei Battalions of IGAR (South) under Spear Corps in a joint operation with Manipur Police foiled a major attack by recovering an Improvised explosive device (IED) near Kuljang village in Chandel district of Manipur on January 17.
Based on specific inputs, security forces along with Manipur Police launched the operation which led to timely identification and disarming of the IED by the bomb disposal squad. The IED was meant to target the movement of local populace as well as the Security Forces along the Sugnu - Joupi road.

After sanitisation of the area, the recovered IED was destroyed on the spot itself for ensuring security in the area and prevention of any loss to life or property.