Imphal, March 25 -- Security forces detected and neutralized 8 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted at two strategic locations across Manipur.

In an intelligence-based operation conducted at Lokchao under Moreh Police station in Tengnoupal District with Myanmar on the south, the joint team of the Assam rifles and civil police discovered six IEDs weighing approximately 12 kilograms, and five high explosive hand grenades on Monday.

Bomb experts defused the explosive devices, and during a thorough operation in and around the area, they recovered more firearms, ammunition, and radio sets.

Similarly in another offensive at Seijang Laiching under Yaingangpokpi police station in Imphal East District, the joint team of central and state...