Imphal, March 2 -- Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during a search operation in the Sairemkhul area under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West district.

The search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley Districts

During the search operation, several items were recovered.

Among the seized items were one 5.56 mm INSAS Light Machine Gun (LMG) with a magazine loaded with 20 rounds, one AK-56 rifle, and multiple Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) with varying rounds of ammunition. Security forces also recovered one 9 mm SMG Carbine with a loaded magazine, a .303 rifle, and a DBBL gun of Standard Gun Works.

In addition, four ...