Imphal, Nov 25, 2023, IANS

Imphal, Nov 25 (IANS): The security forces in Manipur on Saturday recovered five looted arms, including an US-made carbine and a self-loading rifle, from Imphal East District.

A police spokesman said that the security forces also recovered four grenades, explosive materials and 16 pieces of broken PEK.

In a separate case, Manipur Police arrested one active cadre of PREPAK from Imphal West district. The militant was involved in extortion from common people, the police said.

To check the movement of vehicles and inimical elements, a total of 138 check-posts were set up in different districts in which 225 persons were detained for violation of different laws.