Imphal, Aug. 27 -- Security forces have intensified anti-insurgency operations along the Manipur-Assam border following the arrest of an insurgent cadre allegedly associated with the outlawed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive).

In a series of operations conducted over the past two days in vulnerable areas of Pherzawl and Jiribam districts, which share their western border with Assam, security personnel recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and communication devices.

Officials reported the developments on Wednesday.

Police identified the arrested cadre as 26-year-old Nongmaithem Naocha Meetei, a resident of Yaingangpokpi Makha Leikai under Yaingangpokpi Police Station in Imphal East district.

He is al...