Imphal: Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in Tengnoupal district of Manipur. Police gave this information on Wednesday.
Two pistols, three locally made cannons (Pompi), eight 7.62 mm cartridges, two pistol cartridges, nine IEDs, eight grenades, 36 hand grenades and two walkie-talkie sets were recovered from Samukkom area, police said in a statement. Were recovered.
Security agencies consider Tengnoupal district, which shares the border with Myanmar, to be a major route for illegal arms and drug smuggling, with dense forests often serving as hideouts for such activities.