Imphal, March 7 -- Security forces have intensified counter-insurgency operations (CIOs) following the end of the amnesty deadline in Manipur.

As a result, they recovered 36 arms, 129 rounds of ammunition, 7 explosives, and 21 miscellaneous items from various vulnerable areas across Manipur.

Subsequently, joint central forces and state police resumed the CIOs at 4 pm on Thursday in multiple districts, including Imphal West, Imphal East, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching, Bishnupur, Jiribam, and Tamenglong.

In one operation, forces seized two SLRs, two Pumpis, 59 12-bore cartridges, a 5.56 x 45 mm fired case, a BP Helmet, and a wireless handset in Khengjang village, Kangpokpi District.

Meanwhile, in Tatbung village under Kaim...