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Crime
Manipur Police Seize 29 Firearms and Bulk Ammunition in Imphal East Raid
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 11:33 AM
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Manipur police recovered 29 firearms and a large cache of ammunition during a search operation in Imphal East, authorities said.
In a recent search operation conducted by the Manipur Police, 29 firearms were seized along with a substantial amount of ammunition in the Imphal East area.
The recovered weapons included a mix of pistols, rifles and other small arms, while the ammunition cache consisted of several thousand rounds.
Police officials stated that the operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal arms trafficking in the region.
The seized items are now under investigation, and authorities are probing the source and intended use of the weapons.
The move is seen as a significant step in strengthening security and preventing potential misuse of firearms in the state.
The recovered weapons included a mix of pistols, rifles and other small arms, while the ammunition cache consisted of several thousand rounds.
Police officials stated that the operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal arms trafficking in the region.
The seized items are now under investigation, and authorities are probing the source and intended use of the weapons.
The move is seen as a significant step in strengthening security and preventing potential misuse of firearms in the state.