Security agencies in Manipur have confirmed a major recovery of arms and ammunition during a sustained crackdown on insurgent activities in July. Officials stated that a total of 365 arms and 1,376 rounds of ammunition were seized from various locations across the state.
The seizures were the result of a series of intelligence-led, coordinated search operations conducted by joint teams of security forces, including the Manipur Police, Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and other Central Armed Police Forces. The operations targeted hill and valley districts, with specific recoveries reported in areas like Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, and Kangpokpi.
According to a security official, many of the recovered arms are believed to have been looted from police armouries after ethnic violence erupted in the state in May 2023. Officials said the recovery of these weapons, which include foreign-made firearms, has prevented a major attack on security forces and civilians. During the same period, security agencies also arrested 55 insurgents from different parts of the Northeast. The ongoing operations are part of a broader effort to restore normalcy and public order in the state.
