Imphal, April 7 -- Joint Security forces comprising central forces and state forces on Monday conducted anti-insurgency operations in three different valley districts of Manipur, leading to the recovery of a substantial weapon cache, an official report stated.

It stated that the security forces conducted a search operation at Makou Hill Range near Pourabi village under Lamlai-PS, Imphal East District.

During the operation, the joint team retrieved a .32 Pistol without a Magazine, an empty INSAS Magazine, ten 9 mm live rounds, and a Tear Smoke Grenade, the report stated.

Subsequently, the joint team launched an area domination operation at Samushang Shantipur near the Nambul River under Wangoi-PS, Imphal West District.

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