Imphal, June 17 -- The Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched intelligence-based joint operations from June 8 to 15 in the hill and valley districts of Manipur. These included districts such as Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Imphal East and Imphal West.

The operations were coordinated with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP.

The operations resulted in apprehension of four cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 23 weapons, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.

On June 8, an intelligence-based joint search operation carried out by Assam Rifles and BSF in the Mission Veng area of Moreh, Tengnoupal District, resulted in the recovery of two improvised mortars (...