A video showing the seizure of a huge cache of weapons is going viral on social media. Users sharing this video claim that the weapons were recovered from a mosque in Assam. Sharing the video, a user named Vivek Mishra wrote, “A stockpile of weapons recovered from a mosque in Assam! The area is in turmoil after AK-47s, hand grenades, and other dangerous weapons were found. What kind of game was being played under the guise of religion by these slum dwellers? Strict action is now necessary against those turning a place of worship into a hub for weapons. The country comes first… there is no place for terror and fanaticism in India!”( English Translation)
Another user named Hindu Rashtra (Hindustan) also shared the video and wrote, “A cache of weapons recovered from a mosque in Assam. Hand grenades and AK-47s have also been recovered…”(English Translation)
Meanwhile, this video was also shared by several other users claiming it shows the recovery of weapons from a mosque in Assam, which can be seen here and here.
Fact check :
The DFRAC team’s investigation found that the claim is false. The video of the weapon recovery is not from a mosque in Assam, but from Manipur. According to the police, the weapons were recovered from an unauthorized camp of the UNLF (P) in Lamdeng, located in the Lamsang area. Manipur Police also issued an official statement regarding the incident.
During the investigation, a post from the official X handle of Manipur Police was found. Providing information about the viral video, the police stated: “Based on a credible information regarding selling of looted arms and ammunition in Lamshang area, Manipur Police launched a special operation on 20/05/2026 at Lamdeng, under Lamsang-PS. During the operation, two active cadres of UNLF (P), namely (i) Heishnam Thomas Singh (29) of Mayang Imphal Kokchai and (ii) Arambam Tomtom Singh (29) of Lamshang Heibongpokpi Mayal Leikai were apprehended along with one INSAS LMG, three INSAS LMG magazines and fourteen live rounds. While the arrest process was going on, associates of the cadres opened fire at the security forces, resulting in a brief exchange of fire. Further, two more cadres who were involved in firing upon security forces, namely Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh and Chingakham Mahesh Singh were apprehended. On preliminary interrogation of the arrested cadres, they disclosed that they had come to sell the seized weapon on the instruction of self-styled Lance Corporal Naorem Bijoy @ Macha of UNLF (P). They further admitted involvement in earlier sale of looted arms and ammunition.“
Manipur Police further stated: “Subsequently, as part of follow-up action, a joint security force comprising the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF conducted a cordon-and-search operation at an unauthorized camp of the UNLF (P) located in Lamdeng. During the operation, security forces recovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition, totaling 29 weapons, including AK-series rifles, M-series rifles, pistols, and other firearms. Furthermore, on 21/05/2026, the joint security forces recovered 38 more weapons and heavy ammunition, including AK-series rifles, M-series rifles, sniper rifles, carbines, shotguns, mortars, RPG-7 launchers, anti-drone jammers, and a large quantity of explosives.”
Conclusion:
DFRAC’s fact check clearly shows that the viral claim is false. The video showing the recovery of weapons is not from a mosque in Assam, but from Manipur. According to the police, the weapons were recovered from an unauthorized camp of the UNLF (P) in Lamdeng, located in the Lamsang area.
