Guwahati: Coinciding with Army chief Gen Manoj Pande’s two-day go to to Manipur on Saturday forward of Union dwelling minister Amit Shah’s arrival within the state subsequent week, the Army and the Assam Rifles have launched huge combing operations round Imphal Valley looking for insurgents working in these areas.
Army’s third Corps said that the combing operations have been launched in susceptible flashpoints and the upper reaches surrounding the Imphal Valley at Kangchuk, Motbung, Saikul, Pukhao and Sagolmang areas early on Saturday.
“Army columns are using latest technology weapons, equipment and other force multipliers while operating in the forested mountainous areas,” defence PRO Lt Col M Rawat mentioned.
He added that relentless actions by the Army and the Assam Rifles on Friday night time additionally resulted in profitable prevention of lack of life in a single village every in Churachandpur and Imphal East districts. “These operations are part of overall ongoing efforts of the Army and the Assam Rifles to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur,” he mentioned.