Imphal, July 15, 2025: In a major operation aimed at restoring peace and public order, security forces in Manipur carried out intelligence-led raids in the early hours of July 15, resulting in the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition across multiple districts in the valley region.
The joint operation - conducted by the Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the Army/Assam Rifles - covered Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts. The coordinated raids were based on specific intelligence inputs regarding concealed warlike stores in both peripheral and interior areas.
Weapons Recovered (Total: 86 Nos):
1. AK Series – 05
2. INSAS Rifles – 03
3. SLR (Self Loading Rifles) – 16
4. 303 Rifles – 05
5. Pistols – 19
6. Carbines – 02
7. Other Rifles – 09
8. SSBB/Bore Action Rifles – 16
9. Anti-Riot Guns – 02
10. JVPC – 01
11. DBBL (Double Barrel) – 01
12. Bolt Action Guns – 06
13. Two-inch Mortar – 01
Ammunition & Explosives Recovered (Total: 974 Nos):
14. Grenades – 09
15. 7.62 mm Live Ammunition – 526
16. 5.56 mm Live Ammunition – 226
17. 303 Live Ammunition – 190
18. 9 mm Ammunition – 07
19. .32 mm Ammunition – 04
20. HE Mortar Shells – 06
21. Tube Launching Shells – 02
22. Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) – 04
Additionally, authorities recovered 41 assorted magazines and 6 wireless handsets during the operations.
The Manipur Police Headquarters described the recovery as a major breakthrough, reaffirming its commitment to restoring law and order and ensuring public safety. The force has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or illegal possession of arms to the nearest police station or central control room.
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Senior officials confirmed that these operations will continue in close coordination with all security stakeholders to uphold peace, especially in conflict-sensitive zones of the state.
The effort underscores Manipur Police’s ongoing strategy of preventive intelligence gathering, targeted enforcement, and community safety, amid ongoing ethnic unrest and security challenges in the region.
