Kohima, Sept. 2 -- In a series of joint operations conducted across multiple districts of Manipur, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in close coordination with the Manipur Police, apprehended three cadres of hill and valley-based insurgent groups and recovered 53 weapons, seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs), ammunition, drugs worth Rs 10 lakh, and other war-like stores.

The operations were carried out between August 25 and August 31 across the districts of Jiribam, Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Kakching, Tamenglong, Kangpokpi, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts of Manipur.

According to an official release, on August 25, Assam Rifles intercepted a significant drug trafficking attempt in S Munnuam village of Churachandpur. They seiz...