Manipur Police and Security Forces Seize Major Arms Cache from UNLF-P Cadres
Manipur: 4 UNLF-P cadres held with large arms cache, looted weapons
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In a coordinated operation in Lamshang, Imphal West, India, security forces arrested four members of the United National Liberation Front-Pambei (UNLF-P) and seized a significant cache of weapons, including looted police firearms. The operation revealed ongoing arms sales by the group, prompting further investigations.
- 01Four UNLF-P cadres were apprehended during a joint operation by Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF.
- 02The initial seizure included one INSAS light machine gun (LMG), three magazines, and 14 live rounds.
- 03The operation led to a brief exchange of fire between the cadres and security forces.
- 04Subsequent searches revealed 29 additional weapons, including AK-series rifles and explosives.
- 05The arrested cadres admitted to selling weapons under the direction of a UNLF-P leader.
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A joint operation involving the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led to the arrest of four cadres from the United National Liberation Front-Pambei (UNLF-P) in the Lamshang area of Imphal West, India. The operation, which occurred on May 20, 2026, resulted in the seizure of a significant cache of weapons, including one INSAS light machine gun (LMG) and 14 live rounds. Superintendent of Police Imphal East, Shivanand Surve, reported that the weapons are suspected to be stolen, prompting an investigation into their origins. During the operation, security forces faced gunfire from associates of the arrested cadres, leading to a brief exchange of fire. Following the initial arrests, further operations uncovered an unauthorized UNLF-P camp, yielding an additional 29 weapons, including AK-series rifles and various explosives. The arrested individuals confessed to selling weapons for profit, indicating ongoing arms trafficking activities within the group.
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This operation disrupts the arms trafficking network in Manipur, enhancing local security and reducing the availability of illegal weapons.
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