Mortar Bomb event in Manipur, Thangjing Ridge, Churachandpur District area, India on Fri 11th September 2026

On September 11, a joint team of Churachandpur District Police and 2 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI), acting on intelligence regarding the presence of illegal arms and ammunition, conducted an operation in the general area of Thangjing Ridge and adjoining areas between Nalon and Thinghijang villages in Churachandpur District, Manipur, reports Manipur Police on X. The operation resulted in the recovery of two 82mm mortars, one locally made rocket, one MP5 automatic rifle with scope, four 9mm carbines with magazines, two pistols with magazines, four single-barrel rifles, four bolt-action rifles, two mortar bombs, two Pumpis, four Pumpi shells, one radio set, two bulletproof jacket (BPJ) harnesses and one pair of combat boots.