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The Wire
15-06-2025
- 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.
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.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Manipur: Security forces recover over 300 rifles, other warlike stores; raids in five districts
NEW DELHI: A large quantity of arms and ammunition, including more than 300 rifles, was recovered from the five districts of Imphal valley, Manipur, a government official said on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ADGP Manipur Police, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, said that the intelligence-led raids were conducted on the intervening night of June 13-14. "In the intervening night of 13-14 June, search operations were launched in the outskirts of 5 valley districts by joint teams of Manipur Police, CAPF, Army, and Assam Rifles. Explosives and other warlike stores were recovered by the joint teams. 151 SLR rifles, 65 Insas rifles, 73 rifles of other kinds, five carbine guns, 2 MP-5 guns and other warlike stores were recovered," Lhatoo said in a press conference in Imphal. The recovery was made during a joint operation carried out by Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and the Army. The operation was based on intelligence inputs and was conducted on the night between Friday and Saturday, the official said. The seized items included 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other rifles, five carbine guns, two MP5 guns, 12 light machine guns, six AK series rifles, two Amogh rifles, one mortar, six pistols, one AR-15, and two flare guns. The official said that specific intelligence was received about a large number of arms and ammunition being hidden in various locations across the valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Thoubal. Based on this, simultaneous search operations were launched, leading to the recovery. He added that the operation is an important step in the ongoing work of the security forces to bring back normal conditions, maintain public order, and keep people and property safe in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In addition to the 328 rifles and guns, the forces also recovered 591 magazines, 3,534 rounds for SLRs, 2,186 INSAS rounds, 2,252 rounds for .303 rifles, 234 rounds for AKs, 407 Amogh rounds, 20 pistol rounds (9mm), 10 grenades, three lathodes, and seven detonators. The police repeated their request for public cooperation in keeping Manipur safe. They asked people to report any suspicious activities or information about illegal weapons to the nearest police station or to the Central Control Room. The official also said that senior police officers are in regular contact with all security agencies to make sure such operations continue in a focused way.
Mint
14-06-2025
- Mint
328 guns, grenades: Manipur security forces recover arms, war-like stores in raids across 5 districts
Joint teams of the Manipur Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Army, and Assam Rifles recovered 328 rifles and guns among a massive cache of arms and ammunition in a major crackdown across five Imphal valley districts of Manipur on Saturday. The Manipur Police said that the intelligence-led raids were conducted on the intervening night of June 13-14 in the outskirts of five valley districts — Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Kakching and Thoubal. "Explosives and other warlike stores were recovered by the joint teams. 151 SLR rifle, 65 Insas rifles, 73 rifles of other kinds, 5 carbine gun, 2 MP-5 gun and other warlike stores were recovered," ADGP Manipur Police, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, said. "The total guns and rifles recovered are 328 in number," he said. Among the items seized were 151 SLR rifles, 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other rifles, five carbine guns, two MP5 guns, 12 light machine guns, six AK series rifles, two Amogh rifles, one mortar, six pistols, one AR-15 and two flare guns. Besides a total of 328 rifles and guns, the security forces recovered 591 assorted magazines, 3,534 SLR rounds, 2,186 INSAS rounds, 2,252 rounds of .303 rifles, 234 AK rounds, 407 Amogh rounds, 20 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 grenades, three lathodes and seven detonators. The Manipur Police said in a press statement 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 statement read, 'The Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with Police & Security Forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room.' It added, "Senior police officials are in close coordination 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." Tensions escalated in Manipur in 2023 when an ethnic violence broke out between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups. According to news agency PTI, more than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the violence. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in the northeastern state after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation. Meanwhile, the CBI is probing cases related to the Manipur ethnic violence in accordance with a direction of the Supreme Court. In June this year, massive protests were held across Manipur over the arrests of leaders of the Meitei organisation Arambai Tenggol, prompting the administration to impose prohibitory orders and suspend internet services in five Imphal valley districts. The leaders were arrested for their alleged involvement in various criminal activities related to the 2023 Manipur violence, an officials told news agency PTI.
