Imphal, March 15 -- The security forces launched targeted operations and recovered a significant store of warlike weapons in Imphal East district of Manipur, said the official report on Saturday.

Security forces carried out the initiative as a major step towards thwarting armed miscreants' attempts to increase anti-social activities in Manipur.

Manipur police and Central forces carried out the operations in four different villages under three separate police stations across the Imphal East district during the past 48 hours, official reports stated.

In the operation at Pukhao Shantipur hill areas under Sagolmang-PS, Imphal East District, security forces recovered one Bolt action .303 Rifle with Magazine, 10 INSAS LMG Magazine, one INSAS...