Manipur security forces recover 87 arms in massive search operations across hill districts

Guwahati: Security Forces comprising of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/ Army, and CAPFs conducted extensive search operations in the hill districts of Manipur in the last few days and recovered 87 arms.

Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of Churachandpur,Chandel, and Tengnoupal districts by joint teams comprising of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/ Army and CAPFs.

Around 57 ammunition were recovered, radio sets around 23 were recovered besides two Radio Set Charger were also recovered.


Manipur police urged public to cooperate with the Police, Assam Rifles/Army and other 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.

Senior police officials remain in close coordination with all security stakeholders to ensure that such operations continue in a sustained and focused manner, aimed at restoring normalcy, maintaining public order, and safeguarding the lives and property of all citizens.