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Crime
Manipur Police seize over 1,200 rounds, rifles and guns in anti‑arms operations
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 04:47 AM
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State police in Manipur announced the recovery of more than 1,200 ammunition rounds, rifles and guns during a series of coordinated raids.
Manipur police disclosed that a series of operations across the state resulted in the seizure of over 1,200 rounds of ammunition, along with multiple rifles and pistols. The raids were carried out by state police units in coordination with security agencies, targeting suspected illegal arms caches linked to insurgent activity. Officials said the recovered weapons will be destroyed in accordance with standard protocols to prevent further misuse. No casualties or arrests were reported during the operations, and authorities said they will continue monitoring for additional illegal stockpiles. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb violence and restore stability in the troubled northeastern region.