Imphal, Jan. 30 -- Indian security forces intensified counter-insurgency operations (CIOs) with the arrests of 12 insurgents of different outfits while there are reports of intermitted gunfires along the Manipur-Myanmar border claiming the lives of over 16 individuals as of Thursday.

In a series of joint operations, the central and state forces arrested 12 activists of different Manipur-based underground groups from separate locations across the state during the past 72 hours, officials said.

The arrested cadres included 3 KYKL, 2 PLA, 2 Prepak (progressive), 2 KCP (People's War Group), 1 UNLF (Koireng), 1 KCP (Miyamgee Fingang Lanmee), 1 KCP (Taibangnganba).

From their possessions, three pistols, Rs 12,200 in cash, arms, ammunition, d...