Imphal, April 27 -- In a series of intelligence-based operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP arrested 16 insurgent cadres and seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition in the hill and valley districts of Manipur.

According to an official release, the operations, conducted between April 20-26, 2025, underscore the concerted efforts of security forces to disrupt insurgent activities and maintain peace in the region.

On April 19, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in Tengnoupal District uncovered a significant hideout between Yangoubung and T Bongmol villages, where a large cache of explosives, including multiple Improvised Explosive Devices...