Imphal, April 27 -- Following the deadly attack by suspected Kuki militants that claimed the lives of two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Manipur's Naransena, a joint operation by central and state forces has resulted in the destruction of four militant bunkers and the recovery of a significant arms cache.

A joint team of security forces conducted a counter-insurgency operation (CIO) in the vicinity of Naransena, Bishnupur district, an area reportedly dominated by Kuki militants on Saturday morning.

The operation, which began around 8:00 AM, led to the destruction of four bunkers and the seizure of four sophisticated weapons, four explosives (including hand grenades), 145 rounds of live ammunition, 197 empty bullet casi...