A joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF, COBRA and the Army has resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores from suspected militant locations in Manipur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Manipur Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed militants, security forces launched a joint operation on June 20, 2026, in the general areas of Leilon Vaiphei, Leilon Munlui, Molhoi, P. Moulding, Leilon Khunou and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between security forces and suspected militants. The operation continued on June 21 and 22, leading to the recovery of a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security forces recovered 17 single and double barrel guns, eight sophisticated weapons including two AK-47 rifles, one M4 Carbine, two SLR rifles, one SKS rifle and one improvised sniper .303 rifle. Eleven SBL rifles along with assorted ammunition, communication equipment and other war-like materials were also recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manipur Police stated that the operation was carried out through close coordination among various security agencies to counter militant activities and maintain peace and security in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Manipur Police, with assistance from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Army and Assam Rifles, ensured the peaceful conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 examination in Imphal East, Imphal West, Chandel and Churachandpur districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said extensive coordination and foolproof security arrangements were put in place to ensure that candidates could appear for the examination safely and without disruption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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