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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
328 arms, 9,300 rounds of ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur
Guwahati: In a major security breakthrough, Manipur Police along with Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Indian Army, and the Assam Rifles have recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition in trouble torn Manipur. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo informed that the intelligence-based operations led to the recovery of 328 firearms, including 151 Self-Loading Rifles (SLR), 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other types of rifles, 5 carbine guns, and 2 MP-5 guns, along with other explosives and warlike stores. He said that in the wee hours of Saturday, on the basis of specific Intelligence reports regarding the presence of a large cache of arms and ammunition stashed in different areas of five Imphal valley districts, simultaneous search operations were launched at different locations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Warum teure Lymphdrainagen überflüssig sind: 5-Minuten-Übung hilft Venen Kompass Weiterlesen He said that joint teams of Manipur Police, Army, Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered the significant number of arms and a huge cache of ammunition and war-like stores from the outskirts of five valley districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. The joint forces also recovered around 9,300 various types of ammunition in the most successful operations, the official said. Live Events A Manipur Police statement said that these Intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur Police, the security forces, in their continued efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property. The Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to a peaceful and secure Manipur, the statement said. It said that the public is urged to cooperate with the police and security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room. 'Senior police officials are in close coordination with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focussed manner to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their properties,' the statement said. The recovery of 328 arms and 9,300 various types of ammunition is the first major success of the security forces in Manipur after the ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3, 2023. Various official reports, political parties claimed that during the ethnic riots more than 6,020 varied types of sophisticated arms and different types of ammunition were looted from the police stations and police outposts by the mobs, attackers and militants. Till March 6, around 1,000 looted and illegally held weapons, including many sophisticated arms, and a huge cache of ammunition, have been returned to the security forces since Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla made the appeal for the first time on February 20.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Manipur: Security forces recover over 300 rifles, other warlike stores; raids in five districts
NEW DELHI: A large quantity of arms and ammunition, including more than 300 rifles, was recovered from the five districts of Imphal valley, Manipur, a government official said on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ADGP Manipur Police, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, said that the intelligence-led raids were conducted on the intervening night of June 13-14. "In the intervening night of 13-14 June, search operations were launched in the outskirts of 5 valley districts by joint teams of Manipur Police, CAPF, Army, and Assam Rifles. Explosives and other warlike stores were recovered by the joint teams. 151 SLR rifles, 65 Insas rifles, 73 rifles of other kinds, five carbine guns, 2 MP-5 guns and other warlike stores were recovered," Lhatoo said in a press conference in Imphal. The recovery was made during a joint operation carried out by Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the Army. The operation was based on intelligence inputs and was conducted on the night between Friday and Saturday, the official said. The seized items included 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other rifles, five carbine guns, two MP5 guns, 12 light machine guns, six AK series rifles, two Amogh rifles, one mortar, six pistols, one AR-15, and two flare guns. The official said that specific intelligence was received about a large number of arms and ammunition being hidden in various locations across the valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Thoubal. Based on this, simultaneous search operations were launched, leading to the recovery. He added that the operation is an important step in the ongoing work of the security forces to bring back normal conditions, maintain public order, and keep people and property safe in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In addition to the 328 rifles and guns, the forces also recovered 591 magazines, 3,534 rounds for SLRs, 2,186 INSAS rounds, 2,252 rounds for .303 rifles, 234 rounds for AKs, 407 Amogh rounds, 20 pistol rounds (9mm), 10 grenades, three lathodes, and seven detonators. The police repeated their request for public cooperation in keeping Manipur safe. They asked people to report any suspicious activities or information about illegal weapons to the nearest police station or to the Central Control Room. The official also said that senior police officers are in regular contact with all security agencies to make sure such operations continue in a focused way.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Massive arms haul in Manipur, 151 SLRs among 328 firearms recovered
GUWAHATI: In a massive arms haul, Manipur Police and security forces recovered over 300 guns along with a huge quantity of ammunition during simultaneous operations carried out in the five districts of the Imphal Valley on the intervening night of June 13 and 14. Altogether 328 weapons were recovered – SLR 151, INSAS 65, rifles of other kinds 73, carbines 5, MP5 2, LMG 12, AK series rifles 6, Amogh rifles 2, mortar 1, pistols 6, barrels 2, AR15 gun 1 and flare guns 2. According to Additional Director General of Police Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, the police acted on intelligence inputs about the presence of a large cache of arms and ammunition hidden in different areas of the Imphal Valley districts. Simultaneous search operations were launched at different locations by joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Army and Assam Rifles, leading to the recovery of the weapons.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
328 guns, grenades: Manipur security forces recover arms, war-like stores in raids across 5 districts
Joint teams of the Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Army, and Assam Rifles recovered 328 rifles and guns among a massive cache of arms and ammunition in a major crackdown across five Imphal valley districts of Manipur on Saturday. The Manipur Police said that the intelligence-led raids were conducted on the intervening night of June 13-14 in the outskirts of five valley districts — Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching and Thoubal. "Explosives and other warlike stores were recovered by the joint teams. 151 SLR rifle, 65 Insas rifles, 73 rifles of other kinds, 5 carbine gun, 2 MP-5 gun and other warlike stores were recovered," ADGP Manipur Police, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, said. "The total guns and rifles recovered are 328 in number," he said. Among the items seized were 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other rifles, five carbine guns, two MP5 guns, 12 light machine guns, six AK series rifles, two Amogh rifles, one mortar, six pistols, one AR-15 and two flare guns. Besides a total of 328 rifles and guns, the security forces recovered 591 assorted magazines, 3,534 SLR rounds, 2,186 INSAS rounds, 2,252 rounds of .303 rifles, 234 AK rounds, 407 Amogh rounds, 20 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 grenades, three lathodes and seven detonators. The Manipur Police said in a press statement that these intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur Police, the security forces, 'in their continued efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property.' The statement read, 'The Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with Police & Security Forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room.' It added, "Senior police officials are in close coordination with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focused manner to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their properties." Tensions escalated in Manipur in 2023 when an ethnic violence broke out between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups. According to news agency PTI, more than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the violence. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in the northeastern state after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. Meanwhile, the CBI is probing cases related to the Manipur ethnic violence in accordance with a direction of the Supreme Court. In June this year, massive protests were held across Manipur over the arrests of leaders of the Meitei organisation Arambai Tenggol, prompting the administration to impose prohibitory orders and suspend internet services in five Imphal valley districts. The leaders were arrested for their alleged involvement in various criminal activities related to the 2023 Manipur violence, an officials told news agency PTI.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Manipur: Security forces recover 328 weapons in major crackdown across valley districts
Imphal: Joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Army, and Assam Rifles have recovered a massive cache of 328 firearms, including SLR and Insas rifles, along with explosives and warlike stores during coordinated searches across five valley districts, according to local police officials. ADGP Manipur Police, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, said that the intelligence-led raids, conducted on the intervening night of June 13-14, mark a major breakthrough in efforts to curb violence and restore stability in the strife-torn state. "In the intervening night of 13-14 June, search operations were launched in the outskirts of 5 valley districts by joint teams of Manipur Police, CAPF, Army and Assam Rifles. Explosives and other warlike stores were recovered by the joint teams. 151 SLR rifles, 65 Insas rifles, 73 rifles of other kinds, five carbine guns, 2 MP-5 guns and other warlike stores were recovered," Lhatoo said in a press conference here. "The total guns and rifles recovered are 328 in number. These intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur Police and the security forces in their continued efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their properties," he added. Earlier this week, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Spear Corps, launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts, namely Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Jiribam, Imphal East and Imphal West between May 26 and June 5 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, according to a press release. Live Events The operations resulted in apprehension of 23 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 40 weapons, nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores. Acting on specific intelligence inputs of movement of cadres and presence of IEDs in the general area of Chadong, Imphal East district, the Indian Army, using specialised resources like Explosive Detection Dog, launched an operation on 27 May and recovered 05 IEDs connected in tandem, with a total of 35 kg of explosives. Meanwhile, in another operation, a team of the Indian Army discovered a concealed hideout nearby, from where two 12-bore rifles, explosives, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of arms and warlike stores in the general area Khuangmun in Churachandpur District, a search operation was launched by the Indian Army and Manipur Police on June 1 and recovered two IEDs, seven weapons comprising leading to the recovery of a .303 rifle, four single-barrel rifles, three improvised mortars (Pompi), two IEDs, ammunition and other warlike stores.
