Imphal, June 26 -- In two separate operations, security forces and Manipur Police arrested two active cadres of proscribed militant groups and seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition during the last 24 hours.
Police said a militant was nabbed from a floating hut on Loktak Lake near Champu Khangpok, under the jurisdiction of Keibul Lamjao Police Station in Bishnupur District. One 9 mm pistol with one magazine was also recovered.
A subsequent search of the area revealed that the floating huts were being used as makeshift transit camps and hideouts by underground militants. The sweep led to the recovery of several logistical items, including blankets, a gas stove, a table fan, a pressure cooker, and utensils, all indicative of pro...