Imphal, Oct 26 (NVI): Seventeen individuals allegedly posing as Suspension of Operations (SoO) cadres were apprehended and 24 automatic weapons along with ammunition and other war-like stores were recovered during a joint operation in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, security officials said.
The operation was conducted by the Assam Rifles under the Spear Corps, in coordination with Manipur Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), following the detection of alleged impersonation and discrepancies in weapons at an SoO camp.
The operation was aimed at ensuring accountability and maintaining peace in the region, officials said.
Further details about the apprehended individuals and the seizure were awaited.—(NVI)
