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The Wire
6 days ago
- The Wire
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.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Over 300 arms & huge cache of ammo seized in Manipur
1 2 Imphal: Manipur Police and security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from five valley districts during a series of coordinated search operations launched late Friday night. The operation led to the recovery of a substantial number of firearms, totalling 328, including SLRs, INSAS rifles, carbines, MP5 guns, LMGs, AK-series rifles, Amogh rifles and pistols, among others. These intelligence-based operations mark a significant achievement for 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 properties. According to the police, joint teams comprising Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and personnel from the Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted simultaneous raids across multiple locations on the outskirts of five valley districts, acting on specific intelligence inputs. Briefing mediapersons, ADGP of Manipur Police said the search operations were launched on Friday night in the outskirts of five valley districts by joint teams of Manipur Police, CAPF, Army and Assam Rifles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo Explosives, 151 SLR rifles, 65 Insar rifles, 73 rifles of other kinds, 5 carbine guns, 2 MP-5 guns and other warlike stores were recovered by the teams. A mortar, flare guns and an AR-15 were also seized. Along with the firearms, security forces also recovered a large quantity of assorted magazines and live ammunition of various calibres, including SLR, INSAS, AK, and .303 rounds. Explosives, including grenades, detonators and lathodes, were also part of the seizure. This operation marks one of the largest recoveries in recent times and provide a boost to the state's ongoing efforts to restore peace and normalcy amid persistent unrest. Senior police officials confirmed that the operations were conducted in a highly coordinated manner, with all security stakeholders working in close synergy. Manipur Police, while reiterating their commitment to maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of all citizens, urged the public to remain vigilant and to cooperate by reporting any suspicious activities or information related to illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room. Officials said such intelligence-based actions will continue in a focused and sustained manner until peace is fully restored in the state. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Today
14-06-2025
- India Today
328 firearms, explosives seized in overnight security operation in Manipur
Security forces across five valley districts of Manipur recovered a cache of 328 firearms along with large quantities of ammunition and explosive materials. The operation was carried out on the midnights of June 13 and 14 based on specific intelligence inputs, Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) seized arms include 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other rifles, 5 carbine guns, 2 MP5 guns, 12 LMG rifles, 6 AK-series rifles, 2 Amogh rifles, 1 AR-15 rifle, 1 mortar, 6 pistols, 2 gun barrels, and 2 flare addition to the firearms, the forces recovered 591 assorted magazines and thousands of rounds of ammunition, including 3,534 SLR rounds, 2,186 INSAS rounds, 2,252 .303 rounds, 234 AK rounds, 407 Amogh rounds, and 20 9mm rounds. Explosive materials seized during the operation included 10 grenades, three Lathodes, seven detonators, and three para shells. Joint teams of Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Indian Army, and the Assam Rifles launched search operations targeting areas on the outskirts of the valley districts. Acting on credible information regarding the presence of illegal weapons, the teams conducted extensive searches, leading to one of the largest arms recoveries in recent police termed the operation a significant breakthrough in efforts to restore stability in Manipur, which has been grappling with ethnic and political unrest since May intelligence-based operations mark a significant achievement in our commitment to maintain public order and protect the lives and properties of citizens,' the DGP's office police officials are reportedly working closely with all security stakeholders to sustain and expand such operations. Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information regarding illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room. IN THIS STORY#Manipur
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Manipur police, security forces recover over 300 weapons in joint operations across five valley districts
Pic credit - ANI NEW DELHI: The Manipur police, in joint operations with personnel of Central armed police forces (CAPFs), Army and Assam Rifles, have recovered 328 arms, including 151 self-loading rifles, in intelligence-based operations undertaken across five Valley districts during the intervening night of May 13 and 14. The recoveries include 65 INSAS rifles, 6 AK series rifles, 73 rifles, 12 Light Machine Guns (LMGs), 5 carbine guns, 2 MP5 guns, 2 Amogh rifles, 1 mortar, 6 pistols, 2 barrel guns, 1 AR15 and 2 flare guns. A huge cache of ammunition was also seized, including 591 magazines, 3534 SLR rounds, 2176 INSAS rounds, 2252 .303 rounds, 235 AK series rounds, 407 Amogh rounds and 20 9mm rounds. As many as 10 grenades and 7 detonators were also seized. 'In the intervening night of 13.06.2025 and 14.06.2025, on receipt of specific intelligence regarding presence of large cache of arms and ammunition etc. stashed in different areas of valley districts, simultaneous search operations were launched at different locations in the outskirts of 05 (five) valley districts by joint teams of Manipur Police, CAPFs, Army/ AR and the following arms/ ammunitions/ explosives/ warlike stores were recovered by the joint teams,' office of Manipur DGP Rajeev Singh said in a statement on Saturday. It further said that 'these intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur police, 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 public is urged to cooperate with the police & security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room,' the police said in its statement. Senior police officials are coordinating with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focused manner to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their properties, added the police. Sources said around 5000 weapons have been recovered from across Manipur since ethnic violence broke out, of which a little less than 1,100 were surrendered. Remaining were seized by police and security forces during raids and searches. As per CRPF sources, 991 weapons were surrendered between Feb 20 and expiry of the deadline set by Manipur governor Anay Bhalla in his appeal to rebels for voluntarily returning the weapons looted following the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur in May 2023. Around 11,526 ammunition items, 366 hand grenades, 230 bombs and 10 IEDs were also surrendered by the rebels or protesters across state, during this period.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Indian Express
In Manipur, security forces find 328 arms in ‘biggest single-day recovery'
In a major breakthrough, security forces have recovered 328 weapons and 8,665 assorted ammunition in separate search operations conducted in different valley districts of Manipur, officials said. Security officials have called it the 'biggest single-day recovery' as part of the police department's ongoing operations launched to recover the stolen weapons and ammunition from the armouries of state forces. 'The recovery was made by a combined team of Manipur police, Central Armed Police Forces, Army and Assam Rifles in the intervening night of June 13 and June 14 on receipt of specific intelligence report,' one official said. The recovered weapons include 151 SLR rifle, 65 INSAS Rifle, 73 rifles, 5 carbine gun, 2 MP5 gun, 12 Light Machine Gun, and 6 AK series rifles. Of the total ammunition recovered, 3,534 are SLR rounds, 2,186 INSAS rounds, 2,252 .303 rounds, 234 rounds of AK series, 20 9mm rounds, 10 hand grenades, three lathode shells, and seven detonators. 'These intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur police, 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 DGP office said in a statement. The statement also reiterated: 'Manipur Police is committed to a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or central control room'. With this, over 5,000 weapons and more than 60,000 ammunition have been recovered to date, the police officer added. Over 6,000 weapons and over one lakh ammunition were looted from state forces' armouries since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023. To recover the looted weapons, the state government, in coordination with other security agencies, have been conducting search operations. In addition, the state also asked the public to surrender looted and illegally held weapons to nearest police station or security camps, assuring no punitive action against such voluntary surrender. In February, Manipur saw the largest voluntary surrender of weapons across both the valley and hill districts, with 307 weapons being handed over to security forces. Of the total surrendered weapons, 246 weapons were handed over to the state by Meitei outfit, Arambai Tenggol, in a ceremony held at the 1st Manipur Rifles in Imphal, while 61 weapons were handed over by other volunteer forces from both the valley and hills. The significant development came days after Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla issued a deadline asking youths from both the valley and hills to surrender looted and illegal weapons to avoid any punitive action and to restore peace and normalcy in the state.
