Imphal, July 4, 2025: Security forces in Manipur continue extensive search operations and area domination exercises across fringe and vulnerable districts as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. These operations led to significant recoveries of arms and ammunition in multiple districts.
On July 3, a major cache of weapons and military gear was discovered in the forests of Maovom village under Churachandpur Police Station. Items seized include:
• 1 country-made AK rifle with magazine
• 1 lathode gun
• 4 country-made pistols with magazines
• 3 single-barrel rifles
• 1 country-made Sten carbine
• 4 pump-action guns (Pumpis)
• Ammunition: 5.56mm (6 live, 6 empty), 7.62mm AK-47 (1 live, 9 empty), 12 Gauge (6 rounds), Pumpi (3 live), 7.62mm BDR/SLR (2 empty), lathode (1 empty)
• Military gear: bulletproof jacket, helmet, Baofeng walkie-talkie (without antenna), and jungle boots
On the same day in Wangoo Naodakhong under Kumbi Police Station, Bishnupur district, security forces recovered:
• 1 .32 pistol
• 2 empty magazines
• 2 live rounds of .32mm ammunition
Earlier, on July 2, Manipur Police arrested Thokchom Rajesh Meitei (41) from Bamon Kampu Makha Leikai under Irilbung Police Station, Imphal East. The following items were seized from his possession:
• 1 .32 pistol with magazine
• 1 live round of .32mm ammunition
• 1 live round of 7.62 x 30mm AK rifle ammunition
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These operations reflect the heightened vigilance of security forces in curbing illegal arms possession and maintaining public safety. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to continue intensified operations in vulnerable zones to ensure peace and security across the state.
