The Spear Corps recovered 3.6 Kg of explosives, detonators, Cordtex, and other accessories in Manipur’s Churachandpur District.
In another Joint Operation, a 9mm Pistol, along with ammunition, has been recovered in Mizoram.
The Spear Corps of the Indian Army, in a successful Joint Operation with Manipur Police, acted on specific intelligence inputs about IEDs in Leisang village, Churachandpur district. This joint operation led to the recovery of 3.6 kg of explosives, detonators, cortex, and other accessories under a bridge on the Imphal-Churachandpur route. The Spear Corps of the Indian Army posted about the operation on social media platform X.
Overview of the Spear Corps of the Indian Army
The Spear Corps, also known as the III Corps of the Indian Army, is a key player in these operations. Headquartered at Dimapur, Nagaland, it is a crucial part of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, specializing in mountain warfare and counterinsurgency operations in India’s northeastern region.
In another Joint Operation with Assam Rifles and Mizoram police, a 9mm Pistol and ammunition were recovered from Tuifui Ferry Jungle, Lawngtlai District, Mizoram.
The recovery of such quantities of explosives and arms in Manipur and Mizoram shows the proactive measures being taken to mitigate the risks associated with armed conflict in these regions. It underscores the success of the security operations in these areas.
