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Imphal: Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police and other security agencies has stepped up intelligence-based operations across Manipur, recording significant gains in counter-insurgency and area domination efforts, according to a defence statement issued on Monday.

During the operations 16 bunkers were demolished in the hill districts of Ukhrul and Kamjong.

On Sunday, a self-styled Sergeant Major of the banned KCP (Apunba), who also functioned as a fighting commander was arrested in Thoubal district in a joint operation involving Kakching Commandos and Manipur Police.

Over the past week five militants linked to valley-based insurgent groups were apprehended along with a cache of weapons. The ...