Manipur police recover 328 guns in coordinated raids from five Valley districts

Manipur police in coordination with CAPF and the Military recovered arms and ammunition in raids on the outskirts of 5 Valley districts.
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The Manipur police in coordination with CAPF and Military recovered 328 weapons in raids on the outskirts of 5 Valley district on Saturday (June 14, 2025).

The recoveries embody six AK serries of rifles, 151 SLRs, 65 INSAS, mortar, pistols, carbines and greater than 5,000 rounds of ammunition.

A police official additionally stated that the recoveries embody looted police weapons.

For the reason that ethnic violence erupted in Manipur on Could 3, 2023, round 6,000 weapons and lakhs of ammunitions have been looted from police armouries.

The Manipur Police reiterated its dedication to a peaceable and safe Manipur. The general public is urged to cooperate with police and safety forces and report any suspicious actions or info associated to unlawful weapons to the closest police station or Central Management Room.

Senior police officers are in shut coordination with all safety stakeholders to make sure that such operations proceed in a sustained and centered method to revive normalcy, preserve public order, and make sure the security and safety of residents and their properties.