A joint operation by Manipur Police, CRPF, RAF, COBRA and the Army has resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores from suspected militant locations in Manipur.
According to Manipur Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed militants, security forces launched a joint operation on June 20, 2026, in the general areas of Leilon Vaiphei, Leilon Munlui, Molhoi, P. Moulding, Leilon Khunou and surrounding areas.
During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between security forces and suspected militants. The operation continued on June 21 and 22, leading to the recovery of a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition.
Security forces recovered 17 single and double barrel guns, eight sophisticated weapons including two AK-47 rifles, one M4 Carbine, two SLR rifles, one SKS rifle and one improvised sniper .303 rifle. Eleven SBL rifles along with assorted ammunition, communication equipment and other war-like materials were also recovered.
Manipur Police stated that the operation was carried out through close coordination among various security agencies to counter militant activities and maintain peace and security in the region.
Meanwhile, Manipur Police, with assistance from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Army and Assam Rifles, ensured the peaceful conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 examination in Imphal East, Imphal West, Chandel and Churachandpur districts.
Officials said extensive coordination and foolproof security arrangements were put in place to ensure that candidates could appear for the examination safely and without disruption.