Imphal, Feb. 12 -- In the continuous search and area domination operations, thesubstantial cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and raid sets was recovered in the hill ranges along Bongbal Khullen village under the southeastern Thoubal district.

Following precise intelligence inputs that militants and anti-socials were hiding to make their presence felt, a joint team of the Manipur police and central forces including Assam Rifles conducted raids and search operations at the targeted location.

Though the militants fled from the scene on smelling the incoming security forces, a large amount of weapons were recovered from the abandoned hideout.

The recovered items included two country Automatic Rifle without magazines, one Heavy Caliber...