Manipur Police Force Honored for Major Weapons Recovery

Imphal: Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh has announced a reward of 1 lakh rupees for police personnel who recovered a large cache of stolen weapons and ammunition. The announcement followed a successful operation in the Imphal East District, where the recovered arms had been looted during recent ethnic unrest.

During a visit to the Imphal East District Police Headquarters on Monday, the DGP also approved Good Service Marks for the participating officers. Highlighting the success of the force, the official Manipur Police account posted on social media: "The DGP congratulated the entire team for the successful operation and announced a cash reward of ₹1,00,000/."

State authorities report that approximately 70 percent of the firearms stolen during the violence have been recovered to date. Officials estimate that over 6,000 weapons were originally taken, and efforts to secure the remaining arms continue.

While reviewing local security, DGP Singh instructed officers to prioritize professional investigations and sensitive case management. He emphasized the need for a people-centric approach to policing and urged the force to maintain strict discipline and vigilance against insurgent activities.