Overview
- The recovery took place on December 31 in the Wabagai Natekhong Turenmei area of Kakching district, according to police.
- The seized weapons included an M-16 rifle, an SLR, a single-barrel gun, two single-barrel bolt-action rifles and a 7.65 mm pistol.
- Explosive ordnance recovered comprised 10 grenades, four detonators, two arm rings, an IED of about 3 kg, an explosive shell and a 51 mm mortar bomb.
- Authorities also found six tear smoke shells and 71 live rounds, indicating a substantial stockpile.
- A quadcopter drone with accessories was seized, and police said search and area-domination operations continue across vulnerable and fringe areas.