KANGPOKPI — Security forces recovered firearms, ammunition and other equipment during a cordon and search operation at J. Songtun village in Kangpokpi district on August 24, 2026, officials said.
The operation was conducted by a combined team of Manipur Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CoBRA.
The recovered items included two country-made 12-bore guns, 14 12-bore guns bearing various manufacturer, serial and licence markings, and 1,225 rounds of 12-bore ammunition.
Security forces also recovered six VHF/wireless sets with three chargers, a Golden Antler telescope, 18 BP vests and one pouch.
During the withdrawal of the security forces, villagers, mainly women, blocked the road with stones and demanded the return of the firearms and ammunition, which they said had not been verified.
Security personnel subsequently dispersed the protesters and brought the situation under control.
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