Imphal, Feb. 5 -- Security forces have recovered a large number of arms and ammunition in Manipur during two operations in the Tengnoupal and Bishnupur districts.

These recoveries have been made in the context of ongoing security operations conducted at two separate vulnerable areas.

The official report said that following reliable inputs about the movement of armed miscreants, the first operation was conducted by a joint team of the central and state forces on Tuesday.

The operation at the adjoining area of Kolbung near the banks of Khuga River under Phougakchao Ikhai-PS, Bishnupur District adjoining Churachandpur district resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons.

The recovery items included one AK-47 Rifle along with a magazin...