Security forces recovered weapons in Manipur, 21 INSAS rifles, 26 SLRs found

Updated: 04-07-2025, 12.25 PM

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Security forces have recovered large -scale weapons from the hilly areas of Manipur. It was told by the Manipur police that the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and other security forces personnel had recovered large -scale weapons from the mountainous districts of the state. Many of these weapons were capable of having mass havoc. Along with weapons, ammunition used in them has also been recovered. According to the Manipur police, security forces conducted a comprehensive search operation in the hilly districts of Manipur on the intervening night of July 3 and 4.

Security forces were informed that weapons and ammunition have been hidden in different districts. Based on this information, joint teams of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and CAPF started a search operation. On the basis of intelligence information, different teams of security forces launched a search operation at several places in internal and suspicious areas of Tangnaul, Kangpokpi, Chandel and Churachandpur districts. During this time, large -scale weapons were carried out.

Weapons recovered in police search operation

1. INSAS Rifle- 21

2. AK Series- 11
3. SLR- 26
4. sniper- 02
5. Carbine-03
6. PT 303- 17
7. 51mm Peacock-02
8. MA Assault Rifle-02
9. M79 Grenade Launcher- 03
10. Rifle with scope- 01
11. Single Shot Breach Loaded-18
12. Single Barrel Bolt Action-11
13. Pistol- 06
14. Point 22 Rifle- 01
15. Lathod- 02
16. Single Bore- 25
17. Pistol (country)- 03
18. Mazal loaded rifle- 04
19. Single Bore- 06
20. Pompei- 38
21. Lathod-01

Total weapons – 203

recovered weapon

Image Source: X/Amnipurpolice

Weapons found in Churchandapur

Ammunition/explosives recovered in search operation

1. 5.56 mm – 29
2. 7.62 mm – 80
3. IEDS-30
4. Grenade – 10
5. Pompey Shell – 09
6. Lathode Grenade -02

Security forces engaged in maintaining peace in Manipar

Giving information about the weapons recovered in the search operation, the Manipur police said that security forces are committed to normalizing the situation in the state, making public arrangements, and safety of citizens and their property. He shows the efforts of the weapons security forces. Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and Central Security Forces are deployed in Manipur to normalize the situation. All these teams are campaigning together, so that chaotic elements are weakened and peace is established in the state.

Appeal to people for cooperation

The Manipur Police has appealed to the public to cooperate with the police and security forces to make peaceful and safe Manipur. Police said that any suspected activity or information related to illegal weapons should be immediately given to the nearest police station or central control room. Police officials said that senior police officers are in touch with everyone for better coordination. Such campaigns will continue in a continuous and concentrated manner, which aims to restore general conditions, maintain public system and protect the lives and property of all citizens.

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