
The Assam Rifles informed via Twitter that the Noney Battalion launched an operation based on intelligence received on January 15, which led to the discovery of the weapons. Other war-like stores were also recovered during the operation.
During the operation, one 9mm pistol with magazine, 12 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, and one magazine of M-16 Rifle were recovered from the Noney District of Manipur.