Security forces launched a joint operation in Kangpokpi district early Friday morning as part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and prevent anti-national activities in the hill areas of Manipur. The operation is being carried out by elite Special Forces along with the Assam Rifles at Wainem village under Kangpokpi District.
According to official sources, the operation began at around 6 am on January 16 following specific intelligence inputs about the movement and presence of armed anti-national elements in and around the village. Acting on this information, security personnel moved into the area in a coordinated manner and sealed off key locations to prevent any escape.
Officials said that trained teams cordoned the village and nearby forested areas and started careful search and area domination operations. The main aim of the operation is to locate and neutralise armed elements, recover illegal weapons and ammunition, and dismantle temporary shelters or hideouts allegedly being used for unlawful activities. 
Security forces have been instructed to exercise maximum restraint during the operation. Special care is being taken to ensure that civilians are not harmed and that normal village life is disturbed as little as possible. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and cooperate with the forces if required.
