Imphal, Jan. 25 -- Security forces in Manipur have made significant recoveries of arms and ammunition ahead of Republic Day, as part of their efforts to maintain law and order in the state.

On Saturday, the security forces recovered 3 RPG ammunitions, 5 30mm grenades,1 Bolt Action Rifle (303 caliber), 2 Pumpi (Local Canon) medium range, 3 Pumpi shellsm 2 single-barrel rifles and 10 SBBL cartridges from the area between Loilamkot and Nalon under Churachandpur-PS, Churachandpur district.

In a separate operation in Waheng Khuman Mamang Leikai area under Wangoi -PS, Imphal West, the security forces recovered 2 modified .303 rifles, 3 pistols with magazines, 6 magazines of different arms, 3 No. 36 HE Grenades, 23 rounds of live ammunition, 1...