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Jun 14, 2025
Massive arms seizure in Manipur by security forces
Security forces in Manipur just pulled off a major arms bust, seizing over 300 rifles and a huge stash of ammunition from Imphal valley districts. The late-night operation was a team effort by the Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces, and the Army, marking a significant step to cut off illegal weapons in the area.
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Decades of insurgency in Manipur
The haul included 151 SLRs, 65 INSAS rifles, dozens of other rifles, carbines, MP5s, AK-series guns, light machine guns—even a mortar shell and flare guns. This comes as security operations have ramped up lately across Manipur—leading to more arrests and seizures—aimed at breaking insurgent networks and bringing some much-needed peace to the state.