Security personnel recovered a cache of firearms and other items during a joint search operation in the adjoining areas of Akham and Lamdeng villages under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West district, Manipur.
According to a post shared by Manipur Police, the operation was conducted on September 21, 2026, by a combined team of Imphal West CDO and 33 Assam Rifles.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: Recovery of firearms, a hand grenade and TSM items.
Location: Akham and Lamdeng areas, Imphal West, Manipur.
Authority/Organisation: Imphal West CDO and 33 Assam Rifles.
Action Taken: Joint search operation conducted and recovered items seized.
Impact: A quantity of firearms and other security-related materials was recovered.
The recovery included nine 9mm pistols, one locally manufactured Lathode gun and two bolt-action single-barrel guns.
The security team also recovered one No. 36 HE hand grenade and five TSM items during the operation.
The recovered weapons and other materials have been taken into custody as authorities continue security operations in the region. Details regarding the ownership of the items and any arrests connected with the recovery were not provided in the police post.
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Why This Matters
The recovery is part of ongoing security efforts to locate and remove illegal weapons from circulation in Manipur.
