Assam Rifles seize additional weapons and a suspected IED in Phailengkot, Manipur

Assam Rifles personnel conducted a security sweep in the Phailengkot area of Manipur, where they recovered a cache of weapons that had not been previously accounted for. The operation, part of ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region, also yielded a device believed to be an improvised explosive device (IED). Officials have not disclosed the exact type or quantity of the weapons recovered, but the find underscores the persistent challenge of arms proliferation in the northeastern state.

Security officials said the suspected IED was safely neutralised by the troops on site, preventing any potential harm to civilians. The recovery follows a series of similar actions by the Assam Rifles aimed at dismantling illegal arms networks and disrupting militant logistics.

The incident highlights the continued vigilance of security forces in Manipur’s volatile districts. Local authorities have been urged to intensify intelligence gathering and community outreach to further reduce the risk of armed confrontations and explosive threats in the area.