Grenades, Rifles, Long Range Mortars Recovered By Army, Cops In Manipur

In Manipur, tensions between the Kuki-Zo tribes and Meiteis have been lingering for 11 months since clashes broke out between the two communities over cataclysmic disagreements on land, resources, political representation, and affirmative action policies.

Arms and ammunition were recovered today in a joint operation of the Indian Army and Manipur Police in the violence-hit state's Imphal East district. 

Acting on specific intelligence about the presence of arms and ammunition in the general area of Sabungkhok Khunao-Chanung ridge near Sabungkhok village, the Army along with Manipur Police launched a joint search operation. The operation resulted in the recovery of arms and ammunition, officials said.

Four Improvised Long Range Mortar, known as Pompi, were recovered along with a 9 mm pistol, one 7.65 mm pistol, two 303 bore rifles and three hand grenades from the hilly area.