In a significant arms recovery operation, security forces have seized a cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the Lousi Pat Chingkhok area under the jurisdiction of Kakching Police Station in Manipur’s Kakching district.
The operation, carried out following specific intelligence inputs, led to the recovery of a mix of sophisticated firearms, locally made weapons, explosives, and tactical gear.
Items Recovered
Authorities confirmed the following items were seized during the raid:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| INSAS rifle | 1 |
| Single barrel rifle | 1 |
| Local made pistol | 1 |
| AK live ammunition | 15 rounds |
| INSAS live rounds | 20 rounds |
| .303 live rounds | 25 rounds |
| 51 mm mortar shells | 1 |
| PEK explosive packets (Class 2.1) | 2 |
| Detonators | 2 |
| Empty rifle magazines (various types) | 4 |
| Bulletproof vest | 1 |
| Bulletproof plates | 2 |
| Magazine pouch | 1 |
| Baofeng radio with charger | 1 |
Officials say the recovery includes both military-grade hardware and improvised weapons, raising concerns about the flow of arms in the region.
Security Significance
The seizure comes amid heightened security operations in Manipur, where law enforcement has been working to curb armed violence and the illegal circulation of weaponry. The presence of mortar shells, high-grade explosives, and a tactical communication device like a Baofeng radio indicates the materials could have been intended for organized armed activity.
A senior police official noted that the combination of firearms, explosives, and communication gear suggests the items may have been stockpiled for coordinated use.
Ongoing Investigation
The recovered items have been secured and sent for forensic and ballistic examination. Authorities are working to trace their origins and identify possible links to insurgent groups or arms smuggling networks.
No arrests have been confirmed at this stage, but security forces have stepped up monitoring in surrounding areas to prevent further movement of illicit arms.