Kohima, Sept. 9 -- The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a series of joint security operations in close coordination with Manipur Police from August 31 to September 06 in Manipur.

As per the press release, the security officials apprehended 11 cadres from various hill and valley-based groups, and during this period, security forces also recovered five weapons, narcotics, and other war-like stores.

According to the statement, the operation was based on specific information gathered from Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Chandel, Thoubal, Kakching, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts.

Earlier, on September 6, Assam Rifles apprehended four individuals. During a mobile vehicle check post operation in Waikhong Bazar, Kakching District, poli...