India, March 27 -- Security forces in Manipur have recovered arms, ammunition and explosives, including a 4kg improvised explosive device (IED), following an exchange of fire with suspected militants in Churachandpur district, officials said on Friday.

The recovery follows an attack allegedly carried out by suspected armed Kuki militants targeting security forces in Phougakchao Awang Leikai in Bishnupur district.

Officials said the attack occurred at around 11.40pm on Wednesday when armed militants, allegedly belonging to a Kuki group, opened fire from Phouljang/Gothol in Churachandpur district and nearby areas. Some bullets landed near a security forces' camp in Phougakchao Awang Leikai, triggering a retaliatory exchange of gunfire tha...