IMPHAL, 25 Feb: The Manipur Police have recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives during search operations in two villages in Churachandpur district.
Security forces seized four firearms, one improvised long-range heavy mortar, and ammunition on Saturday from the outskirts of D Haolenjang village, a police statement said. Fake currency notes with a total face value of Rs 1,200 were also seized from there, it said.
During another search operation, a police team recovered 10 guns, eight gelatin sticks, and ammunition from Moljang village in Churachandpur, the statement issued by the police control room said.
In a separate operation, three persons were arrested from Keisampat junction in Imphal West district after two SLR rifles were seized from their possession, an officer said. A case has been registered against them, and the investigation is underway, he said. (PTI)