Imphal, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Security forces have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including four Chinese-origin 82 mm mortars and an approximately 80-kg rocket, during separate operations in Manipur over the past 24 hours. They also seized 1.147 kg of methamphetamine tablets valued at an estimated Rs 3.25 crore and arrested two alleged drug traffickers, police said on Thursday.
The mortars and rocket, measuring around 10 feet in length, were recovered during a joint operation by district police and the Army in a forested area near P Geljang village under Kangvai sub-division in Churachandpur district on Wednesday.
Other recovered items included three country-made guns with two magazines, a pistol, three single-barrel rifles, five Chinese grenades, 30 mortar bombs of 82 mm and 51 mm calibres, and seven improvised explosive devices weighing between 2 kg and 4 kg. Security forces also seized ammunition, a country-made MP-5, a country-made mortar, three hand grenades, a high-explosive bomb and other explosive materials.
In a separate operation at Sapermeina in Kangpokpi district, a joint team of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and the CRPF intercepted a passenger bus following intelligence inputs about drug transportation from Imphal towards Mao in Senapati district. A search led to the recovery of approximately 1.147 kg of methamphetamine tablets.
The police arrested Md. Karim Khan (27), alias Achouba, a resident of Lilong Turel Ahanbi in Thoubal district. During preliminary questioning, investigators received information about the alleged involvement of a suspected buyer in Assam. A joint team, with assistance from Assam Police, subsequently arrested Abdul Khalique (40), a resident of Dhansari in Assam’s Darrang district.
Further investigation is underway to establish the extent of the alleged inter-state drug trafficking network and identify other persons involved.
Meanwhile, security forces continue search operations and area domination exercises across vulnerable areas of Manipur. A total of 116 checkpoints have been established in the valley and hill districts to prevent the movement of armed groups and suspicious vehicles. Security escorts are also being provided to vehicles, including trucks carrying essential commodities, along Imphal-Jiribam National Highway (NH-37).
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