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Defence
Manipur Forces Arrest Militant, Seize Huge Cache of Arms
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🗓 04 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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Security forces in Manipur have arrested a militant from a banned outfit and seized a large cache of arms, authorities said.
In a recent operation, security forces in Manipur arrested a militant affiliated with a banned outfit. The arrest was accompanied by the seizure of a substantial cache of arms, which authorities described as 'huge'.
The militant was reportedly operating in the region and was identified by intelligence units before the raid. The seized weapons included a mix of firearms and ammunition, though the exact quantity was not disclosed.
Manipur police spokespersons said the operation was part of an ongoing effort to curb insurgent activities in the state. They added that the arrested individual had been linked to multiple incidents in the past.
No injuries were reported during the operation, and the arrested individual is currently in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
The militant was reportedly operating in the region and was identified by intelligence units before the raid. The seized weapons included a mix of firearms and ammunition, though the exact quantity was not disclosed.
Manipur police spokespersons said the operation was part of an ongoing effort to curb insurgent activities in the state. They added that the arrested individual had been linked to multiple incidents in the past.
No injuries were reported during the operation, and the arrested individual is currently in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.