Imphal, May 21 -- A joint team of central and state security forces uncovered a cache of military-grade weapons and ammunition during successive cordon and search operations in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.

The intelligence-driven operations were carried out over the past 24 hours in the Kuki villages of Konsakhul, Pholjang, and Tingkhai, under the jurisdiction of the Kangpokpi district. The joint task force, comprising personnel from the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, conducted extensive searches targeting suspected temporary militant camps and forested hideouts.

During the operation along the Pholjang-Tingkhai village track under New Keithelmanbi Police Station, the security forces recovered a significant haul of weaponry.

The sei...