[India] Strategic developments: Disrupted weapons use

Weapons seizure: On 16 April 2025, Manipur police, Assam Rifles and BSF retrieved arms and ammunition belonging to unidentified armed assailants (likely Kuki-Zo based on geography) from Saidan village (Churachandpur, Manipur) amidst ongoing violence between Meitei and Tribal communities in the state. Recovered items included one .303 rifle along with magazine, one 9 mm pistol, a modified carbine machine gun along with magazine, a local made single barrel gun, a modified 81 mm mortar long range, two local made pompi mortars, one tear smoke shell (short), some incriminating documents and one tear smoke shell (long).

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

India

Event type

strategic

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