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Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Manipur police search operation continue: Guns, other ammunition recovered
In the past 24 hours, the security situation in Manipur remained normal, following which the security forces conducted search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas across various districts of the state, a press release from the Manipur police said. Manipur police and other security forces have been working tandem.(PTI/representative) During these operations, the following items were recovered: one .32 pistol with two empty magazines and two live rounds of .32mm ammunition from Wangoo Naodakhong area under Kumbi-PS, Bishnupur district on July 3. Meanwhile on July 3, one country made AK rifle with magazine, one lathode gun, four country made pistols with magazine, three country-made single barrel rifles, one country-made Sten carbine, four Pumpis of various sizes, six 5.56mm live ammunition, six 5.56mm empty cases, one 7.62mm AK-47 live ammunition, nine 7.62mm empty cases, three rounds of Pumpi (live), six 12 Gauge rounds, two 7.62mm BDR/SLR empty cases, one empty case of lathode ammunition and military gears including BP jacket, helmet, Baofeng Walkie Talkie Set without antenna, and a pair of jungle boots from the forest of Maovom village under Churachandpur police station, Churachandpur district. On June 24, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts, namely Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, Kamjong, Tengnoupal, Senapati, Imphal East and Imphal West, between June 15-22 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. The operations resulted in apprehension of 17 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 24 weapons, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war like stores, Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) said in a press release Based on specific intelligence inputs, a team of the Indian Army along with Manipur Police launched a search operation in the general area Leirongthel Pitra, Nongpok Sekmai of Thoubal District on June 16 and recovered three weapons comprising one .303 Rifle, one 12 Bore double-barrel gun, one pistol, ammunition and war-like stores.
United News of India
04-07-2025
- United News of India
Manipur: Arms, ammunition recovered in security operations
Imphal, July 4 (UNI) Security forces in Manipur continue their intensified operations across fringe and vulnerable areas of the state, leading to multiple seizures of illegal arms, ammunition, and military gear during the last 24 hours. Police today said as part of these efforts, one individual was arrested from the Bamon Kampu Makha Leikai area under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East district. A pistol, along with a magazine, one round of live .32mm ammunition, and one live round of 7.62 x 30mm AK rifle ammunition were recovered from the individual's possession. In a separate operation, security personnel recovered a significant cache of weapons and equipment from a forested area near Maovom village under Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur district. The recovered items included various country-made firearms, including rifles, pistols, a lathode gun, and a Sten carbine. Live and empty rounds of different calibres, including 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12 Gauge, and ammunition for pump-action weapons, were also seized. Additionally, military gear such as a bulletproof jacket, helmet, communication equipment, and jungle boots were recovered during the search. Another search operation, conducted in the Wangoo Naodakhong area under Kumbi Police Station in Bishnupur district led to the seizure of a pistol, two empty magazines, and two rounds of live .32mm ammunition. Authorities confirmed that these operations are part of a continued effort to enforce law and order and remove illegal weapons from civilian areas. Security forces are expected to maintain a strong presence and continue similar operations in the days ahead to ensure public safety across the state. UNI NS RKM
Deccan Herald
04-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
11 firearms, war-like stores recovered in Manipur
The arms included one country-made AK rifle with magazine, one lathode gun, four country-made pistols with magazine, three country-made single-barrel rifles, one country-made Sten carbine and four 'Pumpis'.
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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Security forces recover eleven firearms, war-like stores in Manipur
Arms included one country-made AK rifle one lathode gun, four country-made pistols with magazine, three country-made single-barrel rifles, one country-made Sten carbine and four 'Pumpis' Press Trust of India Imphal Security forces recovered at least 11 firearms and war-like stores in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts of Manipur, police said on Friday. The arms included one country-made AK rifle with magazine, one lathode gun, four country-made pistols with magazine, three country-made single-barrel rifles, one country-made Sten carbine and four 'Pumpis'. The Pumpi is an umbrella term used for various improvised light weapons. Besides, "military gears including BP jacket, helmet, Baofeng Walkie Talkie Set without antenna, and a pair of jungle boots were recovered from the forest of Maovom village" in Churachandpur district on Thursday, the police said in a statement. In another operation, a .32 pistol with two empty magazines and two live rounds of .32 mm ammunition were recovered from Wangoo Naodakhong area in Bishnupur district on Thursday. 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 statement said. 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.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
11 firearms, war-like stores recovered in Manipur
Security forces recovered at least 11 firearms and war-like stores in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts of Manipur, police said on Friday (July 4, 2025). The arms included one country-made AK rifle with magazine, one lathode gun, four country-made pistols with magazine, three country-made single-barrel rifles, one country-made Sten carbine and four 'Pumpis'. The Pumpi is an umbrella term used for various improvised light weapons. Besides, "military gears including BP jacket, helmet, Baofeng Walkie Talkie Set without antenna, and a pair of jungle boots were recovered from the forest of Maovom village" in Churachandpur district on Thursday (July 3, 2025), the police said in a statement. In another operation, a .32 pistol with two empty magazines and two live rounds of .32 mm ammunition were recovered from Wangoo Naodakhong area in Bishnupur district on Thursday. 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 statement said. 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.
