Imphal, Aug. 15 -- The 79th Independence Day in Manipur was celebrated amid tight security with security forces across Manipur intensifying counter-insurgency measures, launching coordinated cordon and search operations, area domination patrols, and other preventive actions in various districts of the state.
These operations have resulted in the seizure of large quantities of arms, ammunition, explosives, and communication equipment, and the arrest of active cadres of banned militant outfits.
The heightened security comes in response to a joint call for boycott and shutdown issued by multiple proscribed underground organisations who oppose the celebration of the country's Independence Day in the state.
In Churachandpur district, from t...