Myanmar national held with three AK-47 rifles and grenades in Manipur
Assam Rifles arrested a Myanmar national near Border Pillar 75 in Manipur. Two alleged accomplices escaped towards Myanmar as investigators examined the arms seizure.
- Nov 15, 2026,
- Updated Nov 15, 2026, 9:14 AM IST
- Assam Rifles apprehended Soetunou near Border Pillar 75 in Tengnoupal district
- Intelligence inputs flagged three people allegedly carrying weapons across the border
- Two other suspects escaped towards Myanmar during the security operation
A 48-year-old Myanmar national was arrested with a cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, police said on November 14.
The man, identified as Soetunou, was apprehended by Assam Rifles near Border Pillar 75 along the India-Myanmar international boundary.
According to a police statement, the operation was launched following intelligence inputs about three individuals allegedly carrying arms and ammunition across the international border.
"One individual was apprehended, while the two others fled towards Myanmar," the statement said.
Security personnel recovered three AK-47 rifles, 172 rounds of ammunition of different calibres, three grenades, two telescopic sights and an ammunition box from the arrested man.
Further investigation into the seizure and the possible involvement of the two individuals who escaped is underway.
