India, Jan. 25 -- A joint operation by central security forces and Manipur police led to the busting of three militants' camps and the seizure of a significant cache of explosives, ammunition, and jungle items ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

The recovery of these warlike stores occurred during anti-insurgency campaigns conducted in three districts over the past 36 hours, police reports stated on Sunday. Though no arrests were made at the three targeted locations, several weapons and explosives were recovered.

From the area between Loilamkot and Nalon under Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur district, security forces recovered three RPG rounds, five 30 mm grenades, a bolt-action rifle of .303 caliber, two medium-r...