Imphal, May 16 -- Security forces in India successfully thwarted a major infiltration attempt along the international border in Tengnoupal and Chandel districts of Manipur, which share a boundary with Myanmar, officials reported on Friday.

Acting on intelligence from multiple sources across the border, authorities learned that a militant group had threatened Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) personnel to halt ongoing fencing work along the Indo-Myanmar border.

In response, a joint operation involving central security forces and Manipur police was launched at the vulnerable Libong-Duthang Junction under Tengnoupal police station in Tengnoupal District.

During the operation, several weapons and ammunition were seized, although no arrests we...