GUWAHATI, Dec 24: Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives in separate operations launched in Imphal East and Churachandpur districts of Manipur.
The arms, explosives and ammunition were recovered during search operations and area domination in both the hill and valley districts of the State.
A 7.62mm LMG with magazine, a 12 Bore Single Barrel Gun, a 9mm Pistol with magazine, two hand grenades with two arm rings, two Tube Launching, 30 7.62mm LMG ammunition, two 12 Bore cartridges, two 9mm ammunition and two sack bags were recovered from Ngariyan hill ranges along Sandangsemba Maring village of Imphal East district.
In the second seizure, security forces recovered three rockets, a .303 rifle with magazine, 4 pistols with magazine, 5 Pompi Bombs, 45 low grade stick explosive, 14 detonators, seven ammunitions of 7.65mm pistol, 10 9mm pistol ammunition, a .303 Rifle ammunition and 3 SLR ammunitions from Teijang village in Churachandpur district.
Security forces also recovered wires and detonators from Lesiang village n Churachandpur district in the third seizure.
