Imphal, May 23 -- A team involving the central and state forces discovered a hidden cache of arms, ammunition, and weapons in Churachandpur District on Wednesday, officials said on Thursday.

Personnel of the 36 Assam Rifles (AR) and Sangaikot Police Station conducted a comprehensive search operation in the general area of Khengmol village, located within the jurisdiction of Sangaikot Police Station.

The second operation from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, led to the recovery of 11 weapons, various ammunition, and war-like stores were recovered.

This includes one Tear Gas Gun, two modified Sniper Rifles with telescopic sights, one .303 Rifle, one 9 mm Pistol, four 12 Bore Single Barrel Rifles, two improvised heavy Mortars, ammunition ...