Large gun caches are found by security forces in the hill parts of Manipur.

Security forces in Manipur have recovered a large cache of arms in multiple operations across several hill districts, including Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Chandel, and Kangpokpi. The recovered items include 11 pistols, 37 single-barreled rifles, two .303 rifles, one each of M-16, MA-1, MK-II INSAS, Carbine, and double-barreled rifles, along with three lathode bombs, 28 pompis (locally made mortars), and 57 rounds of various ammunition. Additionally, 23 radio sets were seized. Operations in Kangpokpi also led to the recovery of bolt-action rifles, 9mm pistols with magazines, 12-bore cartridges, wireless handheld sets, and bulletproof plates. These coordinated security efforts aim to restore peace, maintain public order, and ensure the safety of lives and property in the region affected by ethnic violence.

14 detained in Manipur security operation; illicit alcohol, drugs, and weapons confiscated.

Security forces in Manipur have arrested 14 individuals, including militants and drug traffickers, during a week-long series of operations across seven districts. Joint teams of the Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police apprehended 11 militants from groups such as PLA, KCP, and PREPAK, while also seizing firearms, narcotics, and extortion-related materials. In separate actions, police intercepted drug smugglers with nearly 2 kg of brown sugar, arrested another with 1.94 kg of ganja, and dismantled an illicit liquor bottling unit. A major joint raid also yielded 138.5 kg of opium worth Rs. 6.9 crore in Chandel district.

Two Assamese were detained in Imphal for operating an interstate cybercrime ring.

Manipur Police arrested two individuals from Assam in Imphal West district for their alleged involvement in an inter-state cybercrime racket. The arrests were made near Khuman Lampak locality on Friday. According to police, the duo, hailing from Barpeta and Chirang districts of Assam, was part of a criminal network specializing in the operation of mule bank accounts—accounts used to facilitate the movement of funds acquired through illegal activities. The accused were reportedly tasked with collecting sensitive personal and financial information, such as Aadhaar and bank account details, from unsuspecting individuals. Investigations revealed that the mule accounts used by the suspects were connected to economic offences across multiple states, as found on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.

Security personnel display seized contraband boxes of country-made liquor stacked in rows

Assam Rifles Seize Country-Made Liquor Worth ₹15 Lakh in Manipur’s Jiribam District

In a major crackdown on illicit liquor trade, Assam Rifles seized 1,800 cases of country-made liquor worth ₹15 lakh in Leinangpokpi, Jiribam District, Manipur on July 9. Two individuals were apprehended during the operation, which underscores Assam Rifles’ continued efforts to curb illegal activities, protect public health, and maintain law and order in the border region.

A multi-agency counterterrorism exercise was held in the Secretariat of Tripura.

A high-level multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise was conducted at the Tripura Secretariat in Agartala on July 4, bringing together personnel from the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Tripura Police, Tripura State Rifles, and the state’s Dog and Bomb Squads. The drill featured swift cordoning of the Secretariat, room-to-room clearance, and a simulated hostage rescue, all aimed at enhancing coordination and preparedness among security forces. Officials noted that the exercise tested operational protocols and the readiness of specialised units to respond to emergencies, highlighting Tripura’s commitment to robust security and public safety.

Manipur works to re-establish transport connections throughout areas affected by strife.

The Manipur government is actively working to restore and maintain the free movement of transport vehicles across districts amid ongoing tensions, officials said Thursday. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired high-level meetings to review administrative and developmental progress, with updates on road safety measures, infrastructure upgrades, and air connectivity projects. Security forces continue to escort vehicles along key highways following objections from Kuki groups after last year’s ethnic violence. The Governor also met a delegation from the Churachandpur Meitei United Committee, assuring them of swift action on demands for the safe return and rehabilitation of displaced families.