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Crime
Security Forces Confiscate Weapons and Bullet‑proof Vests in Manipur
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 11:36 PM
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Security forces in Manipur have seized firearms, ammunition and bullet‑proof vests, officials said.
Security personnel operating in Manipur reported the seizure of a cache containing firearms, ammunition and bullet‑proof vests. The operation was carried out by forces deployed in the state to curb illegal arms circulation. Officials confirmed that the material was confiscated during a routine inspection, though specific locations were not disclosed.
The news was relayed by NDTV, which cited statements from the security agencies involved. No injuries or arrests were reported in connection with the seizure, and authorities have not released details about the intended recipients of the confiscated items.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by the government to tighten control over weapons in the region, which has experienced periodic unrest. Authorities said the seized equipment will be retained as evidence and further investigations will determine the source of the illegal stockpile.
The news was relayed by NDTV, which cited statements from the security agencies involved. No injuries or arrests were reported in connection with the seizure, and authorities have not released details about the intended recipients of the confiscated items.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by the government to tighten control over weapons in the region, which has experienced periodic unrest. Authorities said the seized equipment will be retained as evidence and further investigations will determine the source of the illegal stockpile.