Bishnupur, a district in Manipur known for its historical temples and rich cultural heritage, was the site of a major arms recovery operation. Security forces seized a range of weapons in Thongkhonglok village, including rifles, grenades, and anti-riot equipment, while similar actions were carried out in Thoubal district.
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BY PC Bureau
Security forces have seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition during search operations in Manipur’s Meitei-dominated Bishnupur and Thoubal districts, according to a police statement released on Wednesday. The latest seizures follow a similar operation in the Meitei-majority West Imphal district on Sunday.
The operations come amid rising tensions, with Kuki-Zo activists accusing the security forces of favoring Meitei groups. On Tuesday, security forces recovered a range of weaponry from Thongkhonglok village in Bishnupur, including one SLR with a magazine, a .303 rifle, a 12-bore single barrel gun, two 9mm pistols, one anti-riot gun, two INSAS LMG magazines, four hand grenades, one detonator, five anti-riot shells, ammunition, and various other items.
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On a chilling winter morning New Years first day the Kuki community came out in huge numbers to protest against the alleged brutality perpetrated by security forces the @crpfindia & the @BSF_ against the Kuki women in Saibol, Manipur.
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Bishnupur, known for its historical significance and cultural heritage, is a picturesque district in the Imphal Valley of Manipur. The district is renowned for its ancient temples, particularly those dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and its contributions to the traditional arts, such as Manipuri dance, handloom weaving, and terracotta sculpture. With its serene lakes and rolling hills, Bishnupur also serves as a key destination for history and culture enthusiasts.
In a separate operation in Thoubal district, security forces seized weapons, including an anti-material rifle, two single bolt action rifles, three country-made 9mm pistols, one hand grenade, and ammunition from the Leishangthem Ikop Pat area. Thoubal, predominantly inhabited by the Meitei community, is an important district in Manipur, both culturally and politically, with a strong agricultural base and deep religious ties.
Meanwhile, police arrested a member of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) in Imphal East district on Tuesday. The individual was involved in extortion activities, and a 9mm pistol, money receipts from the KCP (PWG), and other items were
