Joint security forces struck a blow against illicit arms, recovering 86 firearms including AK series rifles, along with hundreds of ammunition rounds and IEDs, from across Manipur’s valley districts. The intelligence-led operations aim to bring lasting stability
.BY PC Bureau
July 15, 2025 – In a significant breakthrough for stability in the strife-torn state, Manipur Police, in a joint operation with various security forces, recovered a substantial cache of 86 weapons and 974 rounds of ammunition and other warlike stores in the valley districts during early morning operations today. The coordinated intelligence-led raids underscore the persistent efforts by authorities to restore peace and security in Manipur.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding concealed arms and ammunition, a multi-agency operation was launched simultaneously across several peripheral and suspected areas in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts. Joint teams, comprising personnel from the Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and units of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, meticulously swept through the designated locations, uncovering a formidable arsenal.
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The detailed inventory of the recovered items is as follows:
Firearms (Total: 86 units)
- AK Series Rifles: 05
- INSAS Rifles: 03
- Self-Loading Rifles (SLR): 16
- .303 Rifles: 05
- Pistols: 19
- Carbines: 02
- Assorted Rifles: 09
- Single Barrel Breech Loading (SBBL)/Bore Action Guns: 16
- Anti-Riot Guns: 02
- Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC): 01
- Double Barrel Breech Loading (DBBL): 01
- Bolt Action Guns: 06
- Two-inch Mortar: 01
Ammunition, Explosives & Other Warlike Stores (Total Ammunition Rounds: 974)
- Grenades: 09
- Assorted Magazines: 41
- 7.62mm Live Ammunition: 526 rounds
- 5.56mm Live Ammunition: 226 rounds
- .303 Live Ammunition: 190 rounds
- 9mm Ammunition: 07 rounds
- .32mm Ammunition: 04 rounds
- High Explosive (HE) Mortar Shells: 06
- Wireless Handsets: 06
- Tube Launchers: 02
- Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs): 04
This significant recovery marks another major accomplishment for the Manipur Police and other security forces in their relentless mission to curb the proliferation of illegal arms, uphold public order, and safeguard the lives and property of the state’s citizens. The presence of sophisticated weaponry, including AK series rifles and IEDs, highlights the ongoing challenge posed by armed elements in the region.
PRESS NOTE
Imphal, 15th July 2025Subject: Major Recovery of Arms and Ammunition by Manipur Police and Security Forces
In another significant step towards restoring peace and security in Manipur, a successful operation was conducted in the early hours of 15 July 2025 by… pic.twitter.com/UrynOoNbw8
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) July 15, 2025
“These continued intelligence-led operations are vital for bringing lasting peace to Manipur,” stated a senior police official during a press briefing today. “Our forces are working tirelessly, in close coordination with all security stakeholders, to ensure such operations are sustained and focused. The aim remains to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.”
The Manipur Police has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure environment across the state. The department has urged the public to actively cooperate with the police and security forces by promptly reporting any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms to their nearest police station or the Central Control Room. Such public participation is deemed crucial for the success of these operations and the overall return to normalcy in Manipur.
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This operation follows a series of similar successful raids in recent months, demonstrating a concerted effort by the security establishment to disarm illegal groups and restore stability amidst the prevailing ethnic conflict in the state.
