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Crime
Manipur recovers 85% of looted police arms, seizes 4,000+ weapons
✍️ News18
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:38 AM
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Security forces in Manipur have successfully recovered 85% of the arms looted from police stations. Additionally, over 4,000 extra weapons have been seized in recent operations.
Security forces in Manipur have announced a significant success in restoring law and order by recovering 85% of the weapons that were looted from police stations. This major recovery marks a turning point in the state's efforts to secure its armories and reduce the circulation of illicit firearms.
In addition to the recovery of previously looted stock, authorities have seized over 4,000 additional weapons in recent operations. These seizures indicate a sustained crackdown on illegal arms trade and possession within the region.
The state government and security agencies have emphasized that these operations are part of a broader strategy to ensure public safety and stability. The recovered weapons are being processed for forensic analysis and return to official custody.
Officials stated that the high recovery rate reflects the coordinated efforts of local police and central security forces. Continued vigilance is expected to further reduce the availability of illegal arms in the state.
In addition to the recovery of previously looted stock, authorities have seized over 4,000 additional weapons in recent operations. These seizures indicate a sustained crackdown on illegal arms trade and possession within the region.
The state government and security agencies have emphasized that these operations are part of a broader strategy to ensure public safety and stability. The recovered weapons are being processed for forensic analysis and return to official custody.
Officials stated that the high recovery rate reflects the coordinated efforts of local police and central security forces. Continued vigilance is expected to further reduce the availability of illegal arms in the state.