Arms recovered in Manipur as situation continues to remain tense

Security forces recover 8 firearms, 112 rounds of ammunition, 6 explosives & dismantle 6 bunkers in Manipur. 4 people arrested with 1,240 bottles of syrups containing codeine phosphate. Ethnic clashes in State led to deaths of over 160 people.

Eight firearms and 112 rounds of ammunition were recovered from different districts of violence-hit Manipur during search operations by security forces, police said.

Besides, the forces also seized six explosives, they said.

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The recoveries were made on Wednesday from Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi and Imphal West districts, the police said in a statement.

"The situation in the State was tense with sporadic incidents of firing and congregation of protesters," it said.

Also, six bunkers have been dismantled in Tengnoupal district, it added.

Meanwhile, four people from Assam were arrested in Mantripukhri area of Imphal East district with 1,240 bottles of syrups containing codeine phosphate, an opioid analgesic.