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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Over 200 weapons, 30 IEDs recovered in Manipur hill districts
Imphal, Security forces recovered over 200 weapons, including firearms, and war-like stores in operations lasting only a few hours in four hill districts of Manipur, a senior police officer said on Friday. Over 200 weapons, 30 IEDs recovered in Manipur hill districts INSAS rifles, self-loading rifles and improvised explosive devices were among those found in joint operations between Thursday midnight and Friday morning. "Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur districts," ADGP Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said. The operations were launched by joint teams comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army and Central Armed Police Forces, the police officer told a press conference. These operations resulted in the recovery of a large number of arms, ammunition, explosives and other warlike stores, Lhatoo added. The recovered weapons included 21 INSAS rifles, 11 AK series, 26 SLR, two snipers, three carbines, 17 .303 rifles, two MA assault rifles, three M 79 grenade launchers, 11 single-barrel bolt action, nine pistols, 18 single-shot breech loaded rifles and 38 Pumpis. The Pumpi is an umbrella term used for various improvised light weapons. Besides, the forces found 109 ammunitions of different types, 30 IEDs, 10 grenades, nine Pumpi shells and two lathode grenades, the officer said. "The Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and security forces, and to promptly report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room," he said. Earlier in the day, the police said in an X post that security forces recovered at least 11 firearms and war-like stores in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. One person was also arrested for possessing an illegal handgun in Imphal East district. "Security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts," the post read. Manipur, which witnessed the killing of at least 260 people in ethnic violence since May 2023, is currently under President's rule. The strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities also rendered thousands of people homeless, forcing them to stay in relief camps. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
18 hours ago
- The Hindu
Over 200 weapons, 30 IEDs recovered in Manipur hill districts
Security forces recovered over 200 weapons, including firearms, and war-like stores in operations lasting only a few hours in four hill districts of Manipur, a senior police officer said on Friday (July 4, 2025). INSAS rifles, self-loading rifles (SLRs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were among those found in joint operations between Thursday (July 3, 2025) midnight and Friday (July 4, 2025) morning. 'Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur districts,' Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said. Opinion: Manipur — the difficult path to ushering in peace and winning trust The operations were launched by joint teams comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army and Central Armed Police Forces, the police officer told a press conference. These operations resulted in the recovery of a large number of arms, ammunition, explosives and other warlike stores, Mr. Lhatoo added. The recovered weapons included 21 INSAS rifles, 11 AK series, 26 SLR, two snipers, three carbines, 17 .303 rifles, two MA assault rifles, three M 79 grenade launchers, 11 single-barrel bolt action, nine pistols, 18 single-shot breech loaded rifles and 38 Pumpis. The Pumpi is an umbrella term used for various improvised light weapons. Besides, the forces found 109 ammunitions of different types, 30 IEDs, 10 grenades, nine Pumpi shells and two lathode grenades, the officer said. 'The Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and security forces, and to promptly report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room,' he said. Earlier in the day, the police said in an X post that security forces recovered at least 11 firearms and war-like stores in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. Security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts. During these operations the following items were recovered: 01 (one) no. of .32 pistol with 02 (two) empty magazines and 02 (two) nos. of live rounds of… — Manipur Police (@manipur_police) July 3, 2025 One person was also arrested for possessing an illegal handgun in Imphal East district. 'Security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts,' the post read. Manipur, which witnessed the killing of at least 260 people in ethnic violence since May 2023, is currently under President's rule. The strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities also rendered thousands of people homeless, forcing them to stay in relief camps.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Time of India
Manipur police foils major attack bid; huge cache of weapons recovered including AK 47s, grenade etc
Manipur Police foiled a major attack bid and recovered a cache of arms. Speaking about the operation, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, ADGP Manipur said, 'This is to update on major recovery of arms and ammunition by Manipur police, SM rifles, army. and other security forces. From the midnight of 3rd July to the morning of 4th July 2025, security forces conducted extensive search operations in the hill districts of Manipur. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike items concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of Tengopal, Kangpopi, Chand. And Churachandpur districts by joint teams of Manipur police, Assam rifles, army, and CAPFs. These operations resulted in the recovery of following arms, ammunition, explosives, and other warlike stores. The list of weapons recovered ISAS rifles 21, AK series rifles 11, SLR 26, sniper rifles, 2. Carbines 3. 33 rifles 1751 mm mortars 2, MA assault rifles 2, M79 grenade launchers 3, rifle with scope 1, single shot breech loaded rifles 18, single barrel bolt action rifles, 11. Pistols, 93 country made 0.22 rifle. One Litho guns 31 country made, single bore guns, 31, 6 country made, muzzle loaded rifles 4, and Pompeys 38. The total weapons recovered are 203.' Show more Show less
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Manipur crackdown: Over 200 weapons, grenade launchers recovered; operations across districts
NEW DELHI: Manipur police have recovered over 200 weapons during a massive search operation carried out across the state's hill districts on the night of July 3 and early morning of July 4. The raids are part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal arms and restore peace in the region. The police recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in search operations as law and order remains stable in the state. "Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur districts," ADGP Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said. Lhatoo added that the operations led to the recovery of a significant quantity of arms, ammunition, explosives, and other war-like materials. In total, 203 weapons were seized, including 21 INSAS rifles, 11 AK rifles, 26 self-loading rifles (SLRs), 2 sniper rifles, 2 MA assault rifles, 3 carbines, 11 single-barrel bolt action, 9 pistols, 3 M79 grenade launchers, 18 single-shot breech loaded rifle and 17 .303 rifles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The officer said the forces also recovered 109 rounds of various types of ammunition, 30 IEDs, 10 grenades, nine Pumpi shells, and two lathode grenades. These operations are part of a broader crackdown launched by the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army and Central Armed Police Forces, the police officer said, quoted by PTI. "The Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure Manipur. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and security forces, and to promptly report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms to the nearest police station or the Central Control Room," he said. Earlier, the police also discovered at least 11 firearms and other war-like stores in the Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. Additionally, one was arrested in Imphal for possession of an illegal handgun. "Security forces continue to conduct search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas across districts," the police said in a post on X, earlier in the day. Manipur has been under President's Rule after ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023 left at least 260 people dead. The clashes also displaced thousands, many of whom are still living in relief camps.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
328 arms, 9,300 rounds of ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur
Guwahati: In a major security breakthrough, Manipur Police along with Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Indian Army, and the Assam Rifles have recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition in trouble torn Manipur. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo informed that the intelligence-based operations led to the recovery of 328 firearms, including 151 Self-Loading Rifles (SLR), 65 INSAS rifles, 73 other types of rifles, 5 carbine guns, and 2 MP-5 guns, along with other explosives and warlike stores. He said that in the wee hours of Saturday, on the basis of specific Intelligence reports regarding the presence of a large cache of arms and ammunition stashed in different areas of five Imphal valley districts, simultaneous search operations were launched at different locations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Warum teure Lymphdrainagen überflüssig sind: 5-Minuten-Übung hilft Venen Kompass Weiterlesen He said that joint teams of Manipur Police, Army, Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered the significant number of arms and a huge cache of ammunition and war-like stores from the outskirts of five valley districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. The joint forces also recovered around 9,300 various types of ammunition in the most successful operations, the official said. Live Events A Manipur Police statement 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 Manipur Police reiterates its commitment to a peaceful and secure Manipur, the statement said. It said that the public is urged to cooperate with the police and security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room. 'Senior police officials are in close coordination with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focussed manner to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their properties,' the statement said. The recovery of 328 arms and 9,300 various types of ammunition is the first major success of the security forces in Manipur after the ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3, 2023. Various official reports, political parties claimed that during the ethnic riots more than 6,020 varied types of sophisticated arms and different types of ammunition were looted from the police stations and police outposts by the mobs, attackers and militants. Till March 6, around 1,000 looted and illegally held weapons, including many sophisticated arms, and a huge cache of ammunition, have been returned to the security forces since Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla made the appeal for the first time on February 20.
