{"id":3790,"date":"2025-07-04T15:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2026-01-19T05:18:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T05:18:37","slug":"major-cache-of-arms-and-ammunition-recovered-in-manipur-hills-security-forces-conduct-joint-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ichelnewsnetwork.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/major-cache-of-arms-and-ammunition-recovered-in-manipur-hills-security-forces-conduct-joint-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Cache of Arms and Ammunition Recovered in Manipur Hills: Security Forces Conduct Joint Operation"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a significant development, security forces comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Indian Army, and other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) recovered a major cache of arms and ammunition during coordinated search operations in the hill districts of Manipur. The operations, which commenced from the midnight of July 3 and continued into the morning of July 4, targeted multiple locations across Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur districts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The joint action was launched based on specific intelligence inputs indicating the presence of a large quantity of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials concealed in interior locations. The operations led to the recovery of a total of 203 weapons,<\/strong> including sophisticated and locally made firearms.<\/p>\n

Recovered Weapons Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. 21 Insas rifles<\/li>\n
  2. 11 AK series rifles<\/li>\n
  3. 26 SLRs<\/li>\n
  4. 17 .303 rifles<\/li>\n
  5. 38 Pompi guns<\/li>\n
  6. 18 single-shot breech-loaded firearms<\/li>\n
  7. 6 pistols<\/li>\n
  8. 2 sniper rifles<\/li>\n
  9. 3 country-made pistols<\/li>\n
  10. 4 muzzle-loaded rifles<\/li>\n
  11. Other assorted arms including carbines, grenades, and launchers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ammunition and Explosives Seized:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. 29 rounds of 5.56 mm<\/li>\n
    2. 80 rounds of 7.62 mm<\/li>\n
    3. 30 IEDs<\/li>\n
    4. 10 grenades<\/li>\n
    5. 9 pompi shells<\/li>\n
    6. 2 lathode grenades<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Authorities described the haul as a “significant achievement” in the ongoing effort to restore peace and stability in the violence-affected hill regions. The Manipur Police emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order and urged the public to report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal arms.<\/p>\n

      Senior police officials reaffirmed that such operations would continue in a sustained and focused manner to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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