Manipur Forces Seize 67 Weapons, 4 UNLF(P) Held

Imphal, 21 May, 2026: Based on credible information regarding selling of looted arms and ammunition in Lamshang area, Manipur Police launched a special operation on 20/05/2026 at Lamdeng, under Lamsang PS.

During the operation, two active cadres of UNLF (P), namely:

1. Heishnam Thomas Singh (29) of Mayang Imphal Kokchai
2. Arambam Tomtom Singh (29) of Lamshang Heibongpokpi Mayai Leikai

were apprehended along with one INSAS LMG, three INSAS LMG magazines and fourteen live rounds.

While the arrest process was going on, associates of the cadres opened fire at the security forces, resulting in a brief exchange of fire. Further, two more cadres involved in firing upon security forces, namely Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh and Chingakham Mahesh Singh, were apprehended.

On preliminary interrogation, the arrested cadres disclosed that they had come to sell the seized weapon on the instruction of self-styled Lance Corporal Naorem Bijoy @ Macha of UNLF (P). They further admitted involvement in earlier sale of looted arms and ammunition.

Subsequently, based on follow-up operation, joint security forces comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF conducted cordon and search operation at an unauthorised UNLF (P) camp located at Lamdeng. Security forces recovered and secured a large cache of arms and warlike stores consisting of 29 weapons comprising AK series rifles, M-series rifles, pistols and other firearms.

Further, on 21/05/2026, the joint security forces recovered 38 additional weapons and heavy stores, comprising AK series rifles, M-series rifles, sniper rifle, carbine, shotguns, mortars, RPG-7 launcher, anti-drone jammer and a huge cache of explosives.

The public has been requested to immediately report any information regarding looted or illegally possessed weapons to the nearest police station.

Weapons Seized on 20/05/2026

Weapons Seized on 20/05/2026

1. AK Series – 16
2. Pistols (9 mm) – 04
3. M21 Rifles – 03
4. M4 Rifle – 01
5. M16 Rifles – 04
6. .22 Rifle – 01

Total = 29

Weapons Recovered on 21/05/2026

1. AK Series – 11
2. M Series – 03
3. Sniper – 01
4. Carbine – 01
5. Gas Gun – 01
6. Air Gun – 01
7. Shot Gun Single Barrel – 09
8. Pump Action Single Barrel – 02
9. Double Barrel – 04
10. Single Barrel – 02
11. 3-inch Mortar – 02
12. RPG-7 – 01
13. Other miscellaneous items including explosives, anti-drone jammer, ammunitions and other incriminating items

Total = 38

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