Arms recovered
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 28 2026: Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during separate search operations in Imphal East and Thoubal districts this morning.

According to police, a combined team of Special Commando Unit, Khabeisoi, and 33 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation in the Pukhao Terapur area under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East district.

During the operation, the team recovered four sophisticated pistols of different calibres along with magazines, one Lathode launcher, four single-barrel guns, six hand grenades, 69 rounds of assorted ammunition and other items, including 17 iron bulletproof plates, 22 Kevlar helmets, grenade detonators and arm rings.

The recovered arms, ammunition and other items were seized on the spot after observing necessary formalities and handed over to Sagolmang Police Station for further investigation.

In a separate operation, a combined team of Thoubal Police Commando and 33 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation in the Ikop Pat area under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal district.

During the operation, the team recovered two submachine gun (SMG) carbines, four double and single barrel guns, three pistols, four hand grenades, two detonators, 39 rounds of assorted live ammunition and assorted magazines.

The recovered arms and ammunition were seized on the spot after observing necessary formalities and handed over to Thoubal Police Station for further investigation.

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