90 guns, bullets, grenades: Massive Manipur arms haul in multi-district crackdown
The coordinated operations led to the recovery of 90 weapons and 728 rounds of ammunition from multiple concealed locations. Among the arms seized were three AK series rifles, one M16 rifle, one INSAS light machine gun, five INSAS rifles, four self-loading rifles (SLRs), four rifles of .303 calibre, and seven pistols.The cache also included 20 carbines, eight rifles, 20 single-bore action guns, three anti-riot guns, one lathode gun, three double-barrel guns, six bolt action guns, three two-inch mortars, and a locally made pipe gun.Ammunition recovered during the operation comprised 399 rounds of 7.62 mm, 228 rounds of 5.56 mm, 35 rounds of .303, 23 rounds of 9 mm, and six rounds of .32 mm. In addition, the forces recovered 21 grenades, one high-explosive mortar shell, nine tube launchers, and six improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The search also yielded 21 assorted magazines and 24 wireless handsets.Describing the operation as a major accomplishment, the Manipur Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of citizens.The department urged residents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms.Senior police officials said that similar intelligence-driven operations would continue in a sustained and focused manner in collaboration with all security stakeholders. Authorities said the recovery marks a crucial step in curbing armed violence and moving towards lasting peace in the state.- EndsMust Watch
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