[India] Strategic developments: Disrupted weapons use

Weapons seizure: On 9 April 2025, Manipur police, Indian Army, BSF and Assam Rifles retrieved arms and ammunition belonging to unidentified armed assailants (likely Meitei based on geography) from Tokpaching Moirangkhom foothills (coded to Tokpaching village, Kakching, Manipur) amidst ongoing violence between Meitei and Tribal communities in the state. Recovered items included two carbines, one .303 rifle with magazine, one single barrel gun, two double barrel guns, one modified sniper rifle, one modified 9mm pistol with magazine, three 81mm mortar shells, 11 tear smoke shells, two 4 kg IEDs, three 12 bore rounds, two 36 HE hand grenades, 20 .303 rounds, 13 empty cases, two detonators, 30 7.62mm casings, nine BP vests and other war like stores.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-09

Country

India

Event type

strategic

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