Security forces in Manipur continue their intensified operations across fringe and vulnerable areas of the state, leading to multiple seizures of illegal arms, ammunition, and military gear during the last 24 hours.
Police today said as part of these efforts, one individual was arrested from the Bamon Kampu Makha Leikai area under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East district. A pistol, along with a magazine, one round of live .32mm ammunition, and one live round of 7.62 x 30mm AK rifle ammunition were recovered from the individual’s possession.
In a separate operation, security personnel recovered a significant cache of weapons and equipment from a forested area near Maovom village under Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur district. The recovered items included various country-made firearms, including rifles, pistols, a lathode gun, and a Sten carbine. Live and empty rounds of different calibres, including 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12 Gauge, and ammunition for pump-action weapons, were also seized.
Additionally, military gear such as a bulletproof jacket, helmet, communication equipment, and jungle boots were recovered during the search.
Another search operation, conducted in the Wangoo Naodakhong area under Kumbi Police Station in Bishnupur district led to the seizure of a pistol, two empty magazines, and two rounds of live .32mm ammunition.
Authorities confirmed that these operations are part of a continued effort to enforce law and order and remove illegal weapons from civilian areas. Security forces are expected to maintain a strong presence and continue similar operations in the days ahead to ensure public safety across the state.
