Imphal, June 24 -- The Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts, namely Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, Kamjong, Tengnoupal, Senapati, Imphal East and Imphal West, between June 15 - 22 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP.

The operations resulted in apprehension of 17 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 24 weapons, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war like stores, Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) said in a press release

Based on specific intelligence inputs, a team of the Indian Army along with Manipur Police launched a search operation in the general are...