Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Arms Cache Seized in Manipur
In Manipur, India, police found a big hidden collection of guns and other weapons in the Imphal East district.
They also arrested a man named Waikhom Athoi, who was part of a banned group.
The weapons included different types of rifles, pistols, bullets, walkie-talkies, and clothes for hiding.
This happened on January 24, 2024, and the police are happy they could stop these weapons from being used for bad things.
A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in Manipur's Imphal East district.
Weapons included a .303 rifle, an SLR, eight SBBL rifles, a revolver, a .22 pistol, 24 rounds, and five walkie-talkie sets.
The recovery was made from the foothills of the Chanung Range.
A militant named Waikhom Athoi, aged 28, was arrested in Moreh, Tengnoupal district.
A 9 mm pistol, two magazines, and 30 live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant.
- Who
- Security forces and police in Manipur
- What
- Recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition, and arrest of a militant
- When
- January 24, 2024 (recovery on January 23, 2024)
- Where
- Imphal East district and Moreh, Tengnoupal district, Manipur
- Why
- To prevent potential militant activities and maintain law and order
- Location
- Imphal East district, Manipur
- Date of Recovery
- January 24, 2024
- Weapons Recovered
- .303 rifle, SLR, 8 SBBL rifles, revolver, .22 pistol, 24 rounds, 5 walkie-talkies, camouflage attires
- Militant Arrested
- Waikhom Athoi, 28
- Arrest Location
- Moreh, Tengnoupal district
- Weapons from Arrest
- 9 mm pistol, 2 magazines, 30 live rounds
