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Crime
Police seize arms and explosives in Imphal East search operation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:18 AM
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Security forces recovered a cache of firearms and explosives during a search operation in Imphal East district, Manipur.
Manipur police conducted a search operation in Imphal East district on Tuesday, resulting in the seizure of several firearms and a quantity of explosive material. The operation, carried out by a joint team of district police and the state armed police, targeted a suspected hideout linked to illegal arms trafficking.
According to the district superintendent, the recovered items include rifles, pistols and improvised explosive devices, all of which have been handed over to the forensic laboratory for examination. No casualties were reported during the raid, and the authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source of the weapons.
The seizure underscores ongoing security challenges in the northeastern region, where illicit arms networks are a persistent concern for law‑enforcement agencies. Officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigations and report any suspicious activity related to weapons or explosives.
According to the district superintendent, the recovered items include rifles, pistols and improvised explosive devices, all of which have been handed over to the forensic laboratory for examination. No casualties were reported during the raid, and the authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source of the weapons.
The seizure underscores ongoing security challenges in the northeastern region, where illicit arms networks are a persistent concern for law‑enforcement agencies. Officials have urged the public to cooperate with investigations and report any suspicious activity related to weapons or explosives.