Imphal, Aug 4, Aug. 5 -- Security forces have arrested 19 anti-national elements and recovered 10 weapons, explosives and war-like stores during a series of intelligence-based joint operations conducted across Manipur and Upper Assam over the past 10 days. The coordinated operations were carried out from July 24 to August 2, 2026, by formations of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, in close coordination with the Manipur Police and Central Armed Police Forces.The operations covered multiple sensitive districts, including Ukhrul, Imphal East, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Chandel and Thoubal in Manipur, besides areas in Upper Assam.According to officials, the joint operations were launched on the basis of specific intelligence inpu...