The Indian Army has urged people to support its efforts towards restoring peace and normalcy in violence-hit Manipur and expressed concern over activists blocking routes and interfering with security operations, hindering timely responses.
A defence spokesperson said, "Acting upon specific intelligence inputs regarding attempts to smuggle weapons, ammunition, explosives and other war-like stores to Manipur via Nagaland, a joint operation of the Assam Rifles and Kohima police was launched at 2 am on Monday."
The violence in Manipur continues to hamper the daily lives of the locals, with a recent incident of a mob cornering the Indian Army in Imphal, prompting the release of militants.