Significant Cache of Weapons and Ammunition Seized in Manipur

In a significant operation, police in Manipur's Imphal Valley have seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition, including rifles, shotguns, and explosives. The recovery took place in the Imphal West district and included various firearms and a substantial amount of ammunition. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region. For more details on the types of weapons recovered and the implications of this seizure, read the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 4, 2025, 12:19 IST

Major Arms Recovery in Imphal Valley

A substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition has been discovered in the Imphal Valley of Manipur, as reported by local police on Thursday. The authorities revealed that on Wednesday, they recovered a .303 rifle, a double-barreled shotgun, a single-barreled shotgun, and a 9mm pistol from the Loitang Sandum Hill in the Imphal West district.

In addition to these firearms, the seized items included 118 cartridges, a grenade, eight detonators, and eight various magazines. Furthermore, police reported the recovery of a 12-bore single-barreled shotgun, a 9mm SMG carbine with a magazine, two grenades, and an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing approximately two kilograms from the foothills of Nagiyaan Hill near Keirao Wangkhom in the Imphal East district.