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Manipur Police seize arms and explosives near Khuga Dam

Imphal, Dec 13 (UNI) Manipur Police recovered a significant cache of arms, explosives, and other war-like materials during a search operation near Khuga Dam, under Churachandpur Police Station, in Churachandpur district on Friday.
The seized items included a locally made .303 rifle, three pistol magazines, a 51 mm mortar smoke bomb, a stun grenade, and an improvised mortar (PUMPI). Authorities also recovered four improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 12 rounds of ammunition of various calibres, two ammunition clips, and a cartridge belt for a 12-bore weapon.
In addition, two Baofeng hand-held wireless sets, two helmets, and a tactical belt fitted with magazine and pistol pouches were recovered from the area, police said today.
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