India, March 21 -- Security forces in Manipur have recovered arms and ammunition including 31 pistols and single barrel rifles, police said on Friday.

The recoveries, led by joint teams of the army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police, also included 50 improvised explosive devices (IED), two SLR,one AK rifle,mortars, grenades, and communication devices.

"On 20.03.2026, security forces recovered from Keirao Wangkhem area under Irilbung-PS, Imphal East district, the following: i)04 (four) country-made pistols with a magazine each, ii)01 (one) country-made 12 bore single barrel gun, iii)01 (one) .303 rifle, iv)01 (one) country-made rifle and v)03 (three) INSAS rifle magazines," Manipur police said in its statement.

In Imphal west district,th...