Imphal, Feb. 9 -- During the period of February 1 to 7, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close conjunction with Manipur Police, executed a series of precise, intelligence- driven joint operations across Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur and Pherzawl Districts.

The operations, according to an official release, led to the apprehension of 07 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 18 weapons, explosives and other war-like stores.

On Feb 1, Assam Rifles and Thoubal Police Commandos acted on specific intelligence and launched a joint operation in the Mayang Imphal area of Imphal West District. The operation resulted in the apprehension of one active cadre of Kanglei...