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Manipur Arms Cache: Security Forces Seize Weapons Amid Militant Arrest

Security forces in Manipur's Kakching district made a significant recovery of illegal arms and ammunition. The haul included sniper rifles, shotguns, and a hand grenade from a village under Sugnu Police Station. In a connected operation, police arrested an active member of the militant group PREPAK. These actions are part of broader security efforts in the region, which recently also included a major narcotics seizure by Assam Rifles.

Key Points: Manipur Security Forces Recover Arms Cache in Kakching District

  • Security forces recovered various weapons including sniper rifles and a hand grenade from Moltinchan Village
  • A separate operation led to the arrest of an active PREPAK militant member
  • The operations are part of intensified efforts to curb illegal arms circulation in Manipur
  • In a related bust, Assam Rifles seized narcotics worth Rs 12.5 crore in Jiribam district
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Manipur: Security forces recover cache of arms, ammunition in Kakching district

Security forces in Manipur's Kakching district recover a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including rifles and grenades, during intensified operations.

"The team successfully intercepted a narcotics consignment, leading to the recovery of 50,000 WY/R tablets worth about Rs 12.5 crore. - Assam Rifles"

Kakching, December 14

Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from Moltinchan Village under Sugnu Police Station in Manipur's Kakching district, officials said.

The seized items included one SLR without magazine, a locally made bolt-action sniper rifle with empty magazine, one double-barrelled shotgun (DBBL), one single-barrelled shotgun (SBBL), a locally made pistol with empty magazine, a 36 HE hand grenade without detonator, an empty magazine of 7.62 LMG, three tube launchers, 15 SLR rounds, five stun shells, and a 51 mm HE bomb.

The recovery occurred on Saturday as part of intensified security operations in the district to curb the circulation of illegal arms and enhance public safety.

Meanwhile, in a separate operation on the same day, Manipur Police arrested an active member of the militant organisation People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) PRO on Saturday.

The arrested individual has been identified as Thangjam Priyobarta Singh, also known as Yokkhatpa, aged 35. He is a resident of Kumbi Mayai Leikai, located in the Bishnupur district.

The recovery also included one 36 high-explosive hand grenade without a detonator, one empty magazine of a 7.62 mm LMG, three tube launchers, 15 rounds of SLR ammunition, five stun shells, and one 51 mm high-explosive bomb.

Earlier, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Police and CRPF, seized 50,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 12.5 crores from a vehicle in Jiribam, Manipur and apprehended two individuals on Saturday, Assam Rifles said in a press release on December 6.

Acting on specific intelligence on drug trafficking, Assam Rifles in Jiribam launched a joint operation with the Police and CRPF. In a joint operation, 50,000 WY/R tablets, valued at about Rs 12.5 crore, were recovered."The team successfully intercepted a narcotics consignment, leading to the recovery of 50,000 WY/R tablets worth about Rs 12.5 crore, which was being transported in a vehicle. Two individuals in possession of mobile handsets were also apprehended, who were later handed over to Jiribam Police," Assam Rifles said.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I appreciate the work of our jawans, I have to ask: where are these arms coming from? The article mentions "locally made" weapons. This points to a deeper problem of local workshops manufacturing these. The focus should also be on stopping the source.
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Aman W
The link between arms and drugs is clear from the last part about the Yaba tablets seizure. These networks fund each other. Kudos to Assam Rifles and police for the double action. We need more such coordinated ops across the Northeast.
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Sarah B
It's heartbreaking to read about such instability. The ordinary people of Manipur just want to live in peace. I hope the arrest of the PREPAK member leads to more intelligence and prevents future violence. The human cost is too high.
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Vikram M
Salute to our security forces operating in difficult conditions. But recovery is a reactive measure. We need a proactive, long-term strategy involving development, job creation, and dialogue to address the root causes of militancy in the region. Jai Hind.
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Kriti O
Rs 12.5 crores worth of drugs! That's an insane amount. This money fuels everything else. Strong action on the financial front is crucial. More power to our forces. 🇮🇳

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