Manipur: 328 Guns and Rifles Recovered in Massive Arms Haul
Security forces display the guns and ammunition they recovered from five districts in the Imphal valley between June 13 and 14, 2025. Photo: X/@manipur_police.
Real journalism holds power accountable
Since 2015, The Wire has done just that.
But we can continue only with your support.
Contribute Now
New Delhi: In a massive haul of arms, the Manipur police and security forces recovered 328 guns, including sophisticated rifles, on the intervening night of June 13 and 14 in the five districts of the Imphal valley.
This included 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 unspecified rifle types, five carbine guns, two MP5 guns, 12 light machine gun rifles, six AK series rifles, two Amogh rifles, one mortar, six pistols, two barrels, an AR15 gun and two flare guns as well as hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
The police acted on intelligence inputs about the presence of a large cache of arms and ammunition hidden in different areas of the Imphal valley districts, it said in a statement.
'These intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur police and 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 said.
The weapons were recovered after simultaneous search operations were conducted at different locations by joint teams of the Manipur police, the Central Armed Police Forces, the army and the paramilitary Assam Rifles.
The state's five valley districts are Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching. The Imphal valley is predominantly Meitei.
A police official said that the recoveries include looted police weapons, The Hindu has reported.
Since ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023, about 6,000 weapons and lakhs of rounds of ammunition were looted from police armouries.
Since May 2023, more than 250 people have been killed and over 60,000 have been displaced. The state remains deeply divided, with physical and social barriers separating communities – members of the Kuki-Zo community are unable to enter the capital, Imphal, while Meiteis cannot travel to the hill districts.
The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Mizoram officials seize over 3kg heroin & 36,400 meth tabs in 24hrs
Aizawl: Mizoram excise and narcotics department officials seized huge amount of illegal drugs and substances, including over 3kg of heroin, during the past 24 hours, department spokesperson Peter Zohmingthanga said on Friday. Zohmingthanga told TOI that 2.502kg of heroin was seized at Phainuam village in Kolasib district bordering Assam on Thursday allegedly from Lalramtiam (30) of Kalaymyo in Myanmar and Lalremruata (34) of Zemabawk locality in Aizawl. The seized contraband was reportedly trafficked from Myanmar and seized while being transported to Assam. On the same day, excise and narcotics department officials in a joint operation with Assam Rifles personnel seized 3.477kg (36,400 tablets) of methamphetamine near Pukpui village in south Mizoram's Lunglei district and arrested Sapna Chakma (40) of Tiperaghat-2, Lunglei district, and Punyo Sur Chakma (29) of Kamalagar-2, Lawngtlai district. In another seizure, two women — Zokhumi (65) and Lalnunsiami (37), both from Khawmawi village in Chin state of Myanmar — were arrested by state excise & narcotics officials at Zokhawthar village in Champhai district bordering Myanmar on Thursday for possession of 222 grams of heroin. They also seized over 418 grams of heroin from Rebecca Nianglunchingi (28) in Tuipui village of Champhai district on Friday. The arrested persons are booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and were produced before the district courts on Friday.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Three Maoists killed in police encounter in ASR district, families await bodies
VISAKHAPATNAM / RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Three Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with police in the Kintukuru forest area under Rampachodavaram Police Station limits in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district on Wednesday. ASR SP Amit Bardar, addressing a press meet in Vizag, stated that the operation was launched based on credible intelligence about the movement of CPI (Maoist) cadres. Around 7 am on June 18, during a combing operation by the district police, Maoists opened fire on the personnel. The police retaliated in self-defence, resulting in the death of three Maoists—two women and one man. The deceased were Gajarla Ravi alias Uday alias Ganesh, a Central Committee Member (CCM) of CPI (Maoist), who had over 150 criminal cases and carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh; Venkata Ravi Chaithanya alias Aruna alias Ruppi, a Special Zonal Committee Member (SZCM) with over 150 cases and a reward of Rs 20 lakh; and Anju alias Mase (PM), with 22 cases and a Rs 1 lakh reward. The SP said the three had escaped earlier encounters and were involved in major attacks, including Araku MLA murders and blasts. Police recovered AK-47 rifles, ammunition, kit bags, cash, Maoist literature, and clothing. A case was registered. Relatives seek hand over of Maoists' bodies Relatives of the slain Maoists gathered at Rampachodavaram Government Hospital on Thursday to claim the bodies, which were brought under tight security the previous night. DSP said, 'Bodies will be handed over after legal formalities.' As of 5 pm, post-mortem and identification were pending. Gajarla Ganesh's brother said, 'We last saw him in 2004. Police haven't cooperated or let us see the body.' Aruna's father and sister wept, while Anju's family was expected by Thursday 10 pm.
The Print
a day ago
- The Print
‘Nitish sets free those with AK-47': Tejashwi on shooting incident outside his Patna residence
Hitting out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the people of the state were not safe alleging a 'crimnal disorder' of the law and order situation and 'anarchy' in Bihar. Patna (Bihar) : RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday lashed out at the Nitish Kumar-led state government over the law and order situation in the state after an incident of firing was reported near his residence in Patna. Speaking to mediapersons here, the RJD leader said, 'There is a complete rule of criminals in place now. There is no government. Anarchy has set in in the administration and government. Shooting is taking place outside my residence in a VVIP area, it had never happened before.' Taking a jab at the Nitish Kumar government, Yadav said, 'Nobody is safe in Bihar. There is a criminal disorder of the law and order in Bihar. Nitish ji forms laws and sets free those with AK-47. He supports criminals.' 'Criminals have become fearless in Bihar, and I am a former Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, there are residences of the Development Commissioner, many ministers near my residence. Still, such incidents are happening. This is very serious… If the most secure area of the state is not safe and they cannot catch the criminals then Bihar CM Nitish Kumar should resign,' said Yadav. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar tomorrow on June 20, Tejashwi Yadav hit out at the centre and claimed that the morale of the criminals was high in the 'demonic rule' of the NDA. 'In the demonic rule of NDA, the morale of the criminals protected by the government is so high that in the high security zone, at a short distance from the Governor's residence Raj Bhawan, Chief Minister's residence, Leader of the Opposition's residence, Judge's residence and the airport, the dreaded criminals are roaming around openly firing. Beware! What if someone calls it Jungle Raj? Anyway, the Prime Minister is coming to Bihar tomorrow, so the Godi media has to maintain a positive image,' posted Yadav on X. Earlier in the day, Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the Prime Minister is coming to Bihar to do 'politics of hatred' and should be ashamed to come to the state due to unfulfilled promises. 'If PM Modi listens to his 200 speeches that he has given so far in Bihar, he will be ashamed to come to Bihar. He made hundreds of promises, he will be ashamed of what to say to the people of Bihar… He is not coming to Bihar to provide employment, reduce inflation, eliminate poverty, but just to do the politics of Hindu-Muslim, the politics of hatred,' Yadav told ANI earlier today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar tomorrow (June 20), where he is scheduled to address a public gathering in the Siwan district of the state. Earlier, as Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha urged people to attend the event in large numbers, he said that PM Modi will highlight the resolution for 'Viksit Bihar' and give a message for 'freedom from nepotism.' Regarding nepotism, the RJD leader claimed that while the BJP criticises others of family-politics, half of the ministers in the state cabinet are dynasts, while also repeating his claim of NDA being a 'National Daamaad Aayog. 'They keep abusing us about family politics, but their alliance is filled with dynastic politicians, and the same thing is true even in their party (BJP). In Bihar, over 50 per cent of the ministers are dynasts… NDA in Bihar means 'National Daamaad Aayog'. PM Modi has fitted everyone's son-in-law in the 'Aayog',' the RJD leader said. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Gloves off as NDA leaders, Prashant Kishor trade barbs in run-up to high-stakes Bihar polls
