Imphal, 27 October (H.S.): Security forces

seized 11 firearms during a search operation in Manipur’s Imphal East district,

police said on Tuesday, as joint security operations continue across the state

amid renewed tensions following recent violence.

The latest

recovery comes amid intensified efforts by Manipur Police and central security

forces to recover illegal weapons, ammunition and explosives and identify those

involved in recent attacks.

In a separate

operation following the October 19 killing of three civilians near Sunurok Hill

along the Imphal East–Kangpokpi boundary, security forces arrested three

suspected cadres of the Kuki National Front (Nehlun) and recovered 12 firearms,

1,095 rounds of ammunition, explosives and other equipment, according to

Manipur Police.

Security forces

also conducted a search at Sinai Camp, a designated camp associated with Kuki

armed groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) arrangement.

The operation

on October 23 resulted in the arrest of 17 people who allegedly impersonated

registered cadres and the seizure of 24 firearms, magazines, ammunition,

explosives and communication equipment, police said.

The operations

have brought renewed attention to the circulation of unauthorised weapons and

compliance with security arrangements in the state. The SoO agreement, which

covered several Kuki armed groups, expired on September 4 and has not been

renewed, according to Manipur's Home Minister.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Abhijit Deb