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Hans India
28-07-2025
- Hans India
155 arms, 1652 ammunition seized in five Manipur districts
In another significant breakthrough, the security forces in a joint operation have recovered 155 arms and around 1,652 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur, officials said on Monday. Recovery of these arms and ammunition was done within two days. Around 728 different types of ammunition and 90 arms were recovered from the five Imphal Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. A senior police official said that security forces comprising Manipur Police, Army, Assam Rifles, Army, Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted extensive joint search operations in the hill districts of Manipur in the last few days. Acting on specific intelligence reports regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of five hill districts -- Churachandpur, Pherzawl, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Tengnoupal. Of the 155 arms recovered, eight are AK series rifles, two are INSAS rifles, four are carbines, one each of Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), M4 rifle and Sniper rifle (with telescope), two 303 rifles, 14 12-bore rifles, eight 9mm pistols, 14 country-made pistols and the remaining different types of weapons. The recovered ammunition includes 39 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 13 hand grenades and 1,600 assorted ammunition. The security forces also recovered 15 communication sets, four binoculars and a telescope. An official statement issued from the police headquarters said that these continued intelligence-led operations in the hill districts represent a major accomplishment for the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army and other Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in their continued mission to restore peace, uphold public order, and safeguard the lives and property of citizens. The Manipur Police reaffirms its commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure Manipur. Manipur Police urged the people to cooperate with the police authorities, Assam Rifles, Army and other security forces and to promptly report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room. Senior police officials remain in close coordination with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focused manner, aimed at restoring normalcy, maintaining public order, and safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens, the statement said. The latest arms recovery is the fifth major success of the security forces within one and a half months. On July 26, the joint forces recovered 90 arms and around 728 different types of ammunition from the five Imphal Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. On July 15, the security forces in a joint operation recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammunition from Manipur's five Imphal valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. On July 4, the security forces in joint operations recovered 203 arms, mostly sophisticated and around 160 different types of ammunition from four hill districts -- Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur. Earlier on June 14, security forces in joint operations recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition from five Imphal Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Time of India
90 arms, 728 rounds of ammo recovered in fresh joint op in Manipur's Imphal
The security forces in joint operation have recovered 90 arms and around 728 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur. A senior police official said that in the early 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. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Healthcare Management Cybersecurity Others others Public Policy PGDM Data Science Data Science Artificial Intelligence CXO Data Analytics MCA Digital Marketing Operations Management Leadership Design Thinking Technology Finance Degree MBA Product Management healthcare Project Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details 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 a large cache of arms and a huge number of ammunition and war-like stores from the five Imphal Valley districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Of the 90 arms recovered, five are INSAS rifles, four are Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), followed by three AK series rifles, seven 303 rifles, 20 pistols, four carbines, eight rifles, 20 SBBL and Bore Action rifles, three anti-riot guns, and remaining different types of weapons. The recovered ammunition includes 21 grenades, explosives, mortar shells, tube launching, and Improvised Explosive Devices. Forty-one assorted magazines and six wireless handsets were also recovered during the operations. According to the police official, 21 assorted magazines and 24 wireless handsets were also recovered along with the arms and ammunition. A police statement said that these continued intelligence-led operations represent a major accomplishment for the Manipur Police and the security forces in their continued mission to restore peace, uphold public order, and safeguard the lives and property of citizens. 'The Manipur Police reaffirms its commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with the Police and Security Forces and to promptly report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room,' it said. According to the statement, senior police officials remain in close coordination with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focused manner, aimed at restoring normalcy, maintaining public order, and safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens. Saturday's arms recovery is the fourth major success of the security forces within one and a half months. On July 15, the security forces in joint operation recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammunition from Manipur's five Imphal valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. On July 4, the security forces in joint operations recovered 203 arms, mostly sophisticated and around 160 different types of ammunition from four hill districts -- Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur. Earlier on June 14, security forces in joint operations recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition from five Imphal Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- 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.
