Imphal, July 28 -- A joint team of central and state security forces recovered 155 weapons and 1,652 rounds of ammunition on Monday during coordinated operations across Manipur's hill districts.

This brings the total recovery over the past three days to 245 firearms and 2,377 rounds of ammunition.

The recoveries were made in Churachandpur, Pherzawl, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Tengnoupal districts as part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations conducted by the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), according to an official statement.

The seized arms include AK-series rifles, M4 carbines, SLRs, INSAS rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, and various country-made firearms. In addition, 1,600 assorted bullets...