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 9th July, 1987. This act resulted in the killing of nine jawans of the post and the looting of a large amount of machinery and ammunition. In response to this act, and to retain the looted firearms, Operation Bluebird was launched by Indian Army officials. The search operation continued for more than three months until October 1987 in more than 30 villages but no arms and ammunitions were recovered.