Arms Cache Seized in Manipur Raid

Security forces conducted a raid in Manipur's Thoubal district, capturing seven individuals, including a minor, and uncovering a large cache of arms, communication devices, and other items. The operation, initiated by state police and CRPF, met resistance from locals, resulting in stone-pelting and minor injuries.

In a significant operation, security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district detained seven individuals, among them a juvenile, and uncovered a substantial array of arms and communication gear, sources revealed on Sunday.

The joint operation, involving the state police and the CRPF, was initiated at approximately 2.20 am following intelligence reports of armed miscreants at the YBC Club in Heirok Part-III, Thoubal district.

Allegations of stone-pelting by locals were reported during the raid, prompting security personnel to employ non-lethal measures to control the situation. The operation resulted in several police and CRPF vehicle damages and the recovery of two INSAS rifles, an LMG, a carbine, an MA3 MK-11 rifle, over 150 rounds of ammunition, mobile phones, a vehicle, a bike, and additional items, including Nepalese currency.

(With inputs from agencies.)