Imphal, May 27 -- In a series of coordinated operations, the Indian Army and other law enforcement agencies arrested 13 cadres from hill and valley-based underground groups in Manipur and recovered 23 weapons, grenades, ammunition, and other war-like stores.

According to a statement from the Defence Wing, the Indian Army, along with Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, carried out intelligence-driven operations across Kangpokpi, Senapati, Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal districts over the past week.

In Imphal West district, security personnel conducted an operation in the Phayeng area, where they seized five weapons, including one 7.62 mm SLR, one .303 rifle, three 9 mm pistols, along with ammunition and other milita...