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Imphal: Security forces arrested an alleged insurgent operative from Assam and subsequently recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from two locations in Manipur's Imphal East district, police said on Tuesday.

According to police, Meitankeishangbam Jiban Meitei alias Katungcha (43), a resident of Sabungkhok Makha Leikai in Imphal East district, was recently arrested from his hideout in Khatkhati, Assam, during a coordinated operation by central and state security forces.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, security forces launched follow-up operations in the Pangei and Yairipok areas of Imphal East district on Monday.

The operations led to the recovery of three INSAS rifle...