Imphal, May 12
In a series of joint operations, the Army along with other forces have arrested 16 militants of different outfits and recovered 17 weapons, huge quantities of ammunition and explosives from different districts of Manipur, officials said on Monday.
A Defence spokesman said the Army, Assam Rifles, CRPF, BSF, ITBP and the Manipur Police in a joint operation during the past few days have recovered 17 weapons, 17 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), several grenades, large cache of ammunition and war-like stores.
These arms and ammunition were recovered from six Manipur districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Chandel and Senapati -- comprising the valley region and mountainous areas.
During the intelligence-based operations, 16 wanted militants of different outfits, incuding Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), were apprehended from the hill and valley regions.
The arms and ammunition recovered include AK series rifle, INSAS rifle, Carbine, self loading rifle, modified .303 rifle, bolt action single barrel rifles and .22 rifle.
The apprehended cadres and the recovered arms and ammunition have been handed over to the Manipur Police.