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Defence
Assam Rifles Seize Massive Arms Cache in Manipur's Chandel District
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🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:48 PM
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The Assam Rifles paramilitary unit recovered a large cache of weapons in Chandel district of Manipur.
The Assam Rifles, a paramilitary force operating in the northeastern region, recovered a substantial cache of weapons in Chandel district of Manipur. The discovery was made during routine patrols conducted by the unit in the area.
The recovered cache, described as 'huge' by officials, included a variety of arms and ammunition. The exact quantity and types of weapons were not disclosed in the initial statement.
Local authorities have taken custody of the weapons and are coordinating with security agencies to investigate the source and intended use of the cache. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region.
The Assam Rifles have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur, and have urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The recovered cache, described as 'huge' by officials, included a variety of arms and ammunition. The exact quantity and types of weapons were not disclosed in the initial statement.
Local authorities have taken custody of the weapons and are coordinating with security agencies to investigate the source and intended use of the cache. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region.
The Assam Rifles have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security in Manipur, and have urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.