Manipur, May 5 -- In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur and Kangpokpi in Manipur, between April 27 and May.

The operations took place in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP and led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from the hill and valley-based groups and recovery of 31 weapons, 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like-stores.

On April 26, Assam Rifles, along with Indian Army and Manipur Police conducted a joint search in Moltingcham village of Kakching district which led to the recovery of four weapons comprising a Self-Loading Rifle (...