Laishram Rajeshor Singh : Manipur Police Seize Arms Cache in Imphal Raid

By | May 16, 2024

– Manipur police arrest man with gun in Imphal; find hidden weapons in subsequent operation
– Imphal police detain suspect with firearm; discover arms stockpile in later search operation.

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Imphal: A 30-year-old man, Laishram Rajeshor Singh alias Naocha, was apprehended by Manipur police during a routine frisking operation at Sanakeithel market in Imphal West district on Wednesday. The authorities discovered a pistol in his possession, along with a loaded magazine containing three 7.65mm bullets.

Originally hailing from Lamlai Awang Leikai, Laishram Rajeshor Singh currently resides in Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai, both areas within Imphal West district. Acting on intelligence gathered from the arrest, a joint team of state and central police officers conducted a follow-up operation in Phouoibi village in Thoubal district. This targeted raid, based on specific information about concealed arms and ammunition, led to a significant seizure.

During the operation in Phouoibi village, law enforcement officers recovered a potent 5.56mm MA-3 Assault Rifle, believed to have originated from Burma. Additionally, two mortar bombs, a single RPG shell, three grenades, a cache of ammunition, and other military-grade supplies were confiscated by the authorities.

Laishram Rajeshor Singh, the detained suspect, along with the seized pistol and ammunition, has been transferred to the relevant police station for further investigation and legal procedures. Simultaneously, the recovered arms and ammunition from Phouoibi village are undergoing thorough scrutiny to ascertain their source and intended use.

The diligent efforts of the Manipur police in uncovering this cache of weapons highlight the importance of routine frisking operations in maintaining public safety and preventing criminal activities. The authorities remain vigilant in their mission to safeguard the community from potentially dangerous elements..

Manipur police nab man with pistol in Imphal
Police seize arms cache in follow-up raid in Imphal.

   

Leave a Reply