𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫: 𝟒𝟎𝐤𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐫-𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 , 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦

An improvised long-range rocket packed with nearly 40 kilograms of explosive found in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on November 26. The device found in Gelmol village was accompanied by a launching stand and a battery, indicating it was ready for use.

The discovery formed part of a broader security operation across multiple districts. In Kangpokpi, forces recovered a significant stockpile of weapons near Songlung village, including a German-made rifle, two bolt-action rifles, four pull-mechanism rifles, an improvised mortar, hand grenades, detonators and a radio set.

A separate sweep in the Gelbung jungle yielded additional arms: a CMG carbine, a .303 rifle, two pistols, nine bolt-action rifles, a country-made SBBL, a locally assembled grenade, plastic explosives and communication devices.

Police said the recoveries highlight ongoing concerns over the movement of sophisticated weaponry in conflict-affected areas and emphasised that operations would continue.