According to Manipur Police, a cadre of the NRFM, identified as Waikhom Athoi alias Sidaba (28), a resident of Khabam Lamkhai under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East district, was arrested from Pangal Basti, Moreh near Border Pillar 79 under Moreh Police Station in Tengnoupal district. From his possession, security personnel recovered one 9 mm pistol along with two magazines, 30 rounds of 9 mm live ammunition with one ammunition pouch, one mobile phone with SIM card, one wrist watch, and one torch light.
In another operation on January 23, 2026, security forces recovered a cache of arms and equipment from the adjoining areas of Ngairangbam and Khongakhul villages under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West district. The recovered items included one modified .303 rifle with magazine, one locally made SBBL, five pistols with five magazines, one air pistol, one No.36 HE grenade, 20 rounds of .303 rifle ammunition, one Baofeng hand-held wireless set with charger, and one bulletproof jacket cover.
Earlier, on January 22, 2026, security forces carried out a recovery operation in the foothills of the Chanung Hill Range under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East district. During the operation, one .303 rifle with magazine, one SLR without magazine, eight SBBLs, one revolver pistol, one .22 pistol with magazine, 24 rounds of live ammunition of different calibers, one MK-13T cartridge, five tube launching devices, six Lathode shells, five Baofeng walkie-talkie sets with batteries and three chargers, four camouflage helmets, nine pairs of camouflage pants, five camouflage shirts, three camouflage sweatshirts, one green belt, and four camouflage hats were recovered.
Manipur Police stated that these operations are part of ongoing efforts by security forces to curb illegal activities and recover arms and ammunition in the state to maintain law and order.
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