Imphal, July 15, 2025: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in Manipur, a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), comprising Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Army/Assam Rifles, recovered a massive cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike materials during a coordinated operation in the early hours of July 15.
Acting on precise intelligence inputs, multiple simultaneous raids were carried out across suspected hideouts in the valley districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur. The operation led to the recovery of 86 weapons, 974 rounds of ammunition, multiple grenades, and several explosive devices.
Weapons Seized:
- AK Series Rifles: 05
- INSAS Rifles: 03
- Self-Loading Rifles (SLR): 16
- .303 Rifles: 05
- Pistols: 19
- Carbines: 02
- Other Rifles: 09
- SBBL/Bore Action Guns: 16
- Anti-Riot Guns: 02
- JVPC (Joint Venture Protective Carbine): 01
- Double Barrel (DBBL): 01
- Bolt Action Guns: 06
- Two-Inch Mortar: 01
Ammunition and Explosives:
- Grenades: 09
- 7.62mm Rounds: 526
- 5.56mm Rounds: 226
- .303 Rounds: 190
- 9mm Rounds: 07
- .32mm Rounds: 04
- HE Mortar Shells: 06
- IEDs: 04
- Tube Launching Devices: 02
- Wireless Handsets: 06
- Assorted Magazines: 41
Officials described the seizures as one of the most significant in recent months and credited close coordination and accurate intelligence for the operation’s success. Senior officers have reiterated that these sustained efforts are part of a broader mission to dismantle networks of illegal arms and re-establish law and order in the violence-hit region.
The Manipur Police, while reaffirming their commitment to restoring peace, urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to arms or unlawful gatherings. Security forces continue to maintain a high state of alert across the state to prevent further unrest.
This recovery marks a crucial stride in the fight against militancy and violence in Manipur, which has witnessed repeated unrest over the past year. Authorities have assured that similar operations will continue in a focused and sustained manner.
