The post of the Assam Rifles near Oinam village, Manipur, was attacked and looted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on 9 July 1987. The Act resulted in killing 9 jawans of the post and looting of large amount of machinery and ammunition.[1] In response to this act, and to retain the looted firearms Operation Bluebird was launched by the Army officials.[1][2] The search operation continued for more than 3 months till October, 1987, in more than 30 villages but no arms and ammunitions were recovered.[2]