Imphal, April 10 -- A joint coordination from central security forces and Manipur police, on Wednesday, led to the seizure of 21 firearms and a significant cache of explosives, ammunition, and jungle items, indicating a continued threat from militants.

The recovery of the warlike stores of weapons occurred in the anti-insurgency campaigns conducted at three valley districts - Imphal West, Imphal East, and Kakching, the police reports stated.

Following an operation at Tokpaching Moirangkhom Hill Range under Arong Nongmaikhong-PS, Kakching District, the joint team retrieved 2 SMG Carbine without magazines,one .303 Rifle with magazine, a single-barrel gun, 2 Double-barrel guns, one 7.62 modified Sniper Rifle, and a modified 9 mm Pistol wit...