Operation Bluebird

The post of the Assam Rifles near Oinam village, Manipur, was attacked and looted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on July 9, 1987. The Act resulted in killing 9 jawans of the post and looting of large amount of machinery and ammunition. In response to this act, and to retain the looted firearms Operation Bluebird was launched by the Army officials. The search operation continued for more than 3 months till October, 1987, in more than 30 villages but no arms and ammunitions were recovered.