Security arrangements were beefed up in Manipur on August 13 after some Imphal valley-based banned organisations called for a strike on Independence Day, officials said.
Security forces also conducted search operations in vulnerable areas of five districts and recovered arms and ammunition, the police said.
Preparations for the I-Day celebrations are in full swing across the State with BSF, police and Assam Refiles personnel and students joining rehearsals for march past to be held on August 15.
