The operations were a major success in curbing insurgency and criminal activities in the state

n a major operation, Manipur Police, along with CRPF and Assam Rifles, carried out a major crackdown on militant outfits in the state, arresting three hardcore insurgents and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition.

The operation led to the arrest of Koijam Ibochouba, a self-styled Major of RPF/PLA, from a rented house in Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai, Imphal West. Ibochouba, wanted in connection with the 2017 ambush of 4 Assam Rifles at Sajik Tampak, led authorities to a buried arms depot at a farm in Kharungpat, Kakching District.

Recovered arms and ammunition included:

• 1 M-16 rifle, 8 SLR rifles, 1 LMG, 2 .303 rifles

• 190 rounds of Amogh carbine ammunition, 30 SLR rounds

• Mul

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