
New Delhi: Security forces recovered 19 weapons, ammunition and war-like stores from various districts of ethnic strife-hit Manipur during a series of joint operations that took place between January 6 and January 9, an official release said on Monday.
According to the communique, the recoveries were made from various places in the districts of Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur and Kakching. The joint operations were carried out by the Assam Rifles, whose operational control rests with the Indian Army, and Manipur Police.