
Sat Jun 14 07:24:06 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten news article:
**Summary:**
Manipur police, in coordination with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the Army, conducted raids in five Imphal Valley districts, recovering a large cache of 328 weapons and a significant amount of ammunition. This is one of the largest seizures since ethnic clashes began in May 2023. The operation, based on intelligence about hidden weapons, is aimed at restoring normalcy and ensuring public safety. Authorities are urging public cooperation and continued efforts will be made to recover illegal arms.
**News Article:**
**Massive Arms Haul in Manipur: Security Forces Seize 328 Weapons in Valley Raids**
**Guwahati, June 14, 2025** – In a major operation aimed at quelling ongoing unrest, Manipur police, alongside the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and the Indian Army, have recovered a significant arsenal of weapons in the Imphal Valley. Raids conducted across five districts on the night of June 13th and 14th resulted in the seizure of 328 firearms, including self-loading rifles, INSAS rifles, light machine guns, AK series rifles, and a large quantity of ammunition.
This substantial recovery is one of the largest since the eruption of ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in May 2023, which led to the widespread looting of weapons from police armories.
“These intelligence-based operations mark a major achievement for the Manipur Police and the security forces in their continued efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property,” stated the Manipur Police headquarters.
Additional Director General of Police, Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, confirmed that the operation was triggered by intelligence reports indicating the presence of a large cache of hidden arms.
Authorities are appealing to the public for continued cooperation, urging residents to report any suspicious activity or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station. The statement released by the police emphasizes the commitment to maintaining public order and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. Senior police officials are coordinating closely with all security stakeholders to sustain these operations until normalcy is fully restored in Manipur.