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Defence
Assam Rifles, CDO-IW seize arms cache in Imphal West, Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 02:46 AM
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Security forces recovered a cache of illegal arms during a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and the Counter Insurgency and Operations (CDO-IW) unit in Imphal West, Manipur. The seized weapons are being examined for links to insurgent groups.
A joint operation conducted by the Assam Rifles and the Counter Insurgency and Operations (CDO-IW) unit led to the recovery of an arms cache in Imphal West, Manipur. The operation was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs.
The recovered cache consists of various firearms and ammunition, which have been taken into custody for further examination. Forensic teams are analysing the weapons to determine their origin and any possible connections to insurgent activities in the region.
Security officials stated that the seizure is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal arms trafficking and maintain peace in Manipur. Patrols and surveillance in the area have been intensified to prevent any further unlawful activities.
The recovered cache consists of various firearms and ammunition, which have been taken into custody for further examination. Forensic teams are analysing the weapons to determine their origin and any possible connections to insurgent activities in the region.
Security officials stated that the seizure is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal arms trafficking and maintain peace in Manipur. Patrols and surveillance in the area have been intensified to prevent any further unlawful activities.