What We Know: Firearm, ammunition seized in Manipur; one arrested

For representational purposes only. ” police stated on Saturday (May 9, 2026).“The person, who is a resident of Churachandpur but an "active cadre of Kuki National Army (Burma)" was apprehended from Zou Veng area on Friday (May 8, 2026),” a senior officer stated.“One 9 mm pistol, one magazine and seven live rounds of bullets were recovered from his possession,” he stated., File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “Security forces arrested a person from Manipur's Churachandpur district after a firearm and ammunition were seized from his possession Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh stated the arrest of armed KNA(B) cadre in Churachandpur is a "serious matter that cannot be ignored". he stated Manipur would not tolerate unlawful activities."The recovery of sophisticated weapons and evidence of unlawful armed activity confirms the growing threat posed by foreign-linked militant elements operating along our borders," Mr., In a post on X the Assam Rifles stated patrolling by security forces near the international border with Myanmar ensured peace and security after armed militants attacked three Naga villages in Manipur's Kamjong district on Thursday (May 7, 2026).Armed militants burnt several houses at Namlee, Wanglee and Choro villages, located less than 1 km from the international border."Despite the volatile situation, troops of the Assam Rifles responded proactively and moved into the affected area under challenging conditions to safeguard people., Singh stated.Meanwhile including women and children, were safely evacuated and provided humanitarian assistance," the paramilitary force stated., Fifteen villagers “One armed man was apprehended with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during search operations,” it stated. Published - May 09, 2026 04:49 pm IST