Raids in Bishnupur and Imphal West dismantled militant camps, seizing rifles, pistols, explosives, bulletproof vests, and other equipment. Earlier, house-to-house searches along Ngairangbam Loukon IVR recovered .303 rifles, pistols, camouflage gear, BAOFENG sets, and bulletproof plates.
BY PC Bureau
October 13: Security forces in Manipur arrested two individuals linked to proscribed insurgent groups and recovered a substantial cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and communication devices from two busted camps on Sunday, officials reported on Monday.
An active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party, Konthoujam Vikash Meitei, also known as Tamthiba and Bungo, aged 22, was apprehended from his residence at Lamshang Haorang Sabal Mamang Leikai, under Lamshang Police Station, Imphal West district.
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During on-the-spot interrogation, security forces obtained information that led to the capture of Nongmaithem Shyamkumar Meitei, also known as Ramu, aged 39, a cadre of the outlawed Kanglei Yaol Kanna Lup, from Uchon Awang Leikai under Andro Police Station, Imphal East district. He is a resident of Sekmaijin Khunou under Hiyanglam Police Station, Kakching district.
On 12.10.2025, Security Forces recovered from multiple locations within Bishnupur district, the following:
i.01 (one) INSAS rifle with magazine,
ii.05 (five) bolt action rifles,
iii.01 (one) AK-47 rifle with magazine,
iv.01 (one) MP-9 with magazine,
v.02 (two) DBBL guns,
vi.02… pic.twitter.com/m3lIJTU2zO— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) October 12, 2025
In the third phase of the operation, conducted at multiple locations within Bishnupur district, security forces dismantled several militant camps and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives, according to official reports.
The seized weapons and equipment included:
One INSAS rifle with magazine
Five bolt-action rifles
One AK-47 rifle with magazine
One MP-9 with magazine
Two double-barrelled guns
Two .32 pistols with one magazine
Fifteen live rounds of assorted ammunition
Three 12-bore cartridges
Two stun shells
Two rubber bullets
Three tear smoke shells
Three bulletproof plates
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Earlier, on October 11, the Manipur police, in coordination with central forces, conducted a house-to-house search and anti-insurgency operation targeting cadres of various Valley-based underground outfits. Officials reported that a large number of weapons were recovered during the operation.
Acting on a tip-off, the joint team carried out operations along Ngairangbam Loukon Inter-Village Road (IVR), connecting Khongakhul and Longa Koireng villages under Patsoi police station, Imphal West district.
During the search, identification parades were conducted among locals, with most male youths present. While no arrests were made, a substantial cache of weapons was recovered, including:
One .303 rifle with one magazine
One modified .303 rifle with one magazine
Five pistols, each with a magazine
Five helmets
Four bulletproof vests with magazine pouches
Eight plates suspected to be bulletproof
One BAOFENG handheld set with charger
Ten pairs of camouflage pants and matching shirts
Four bags
All recovered items were transferred to the relevant police station for further legal proceedings.
