Arms Cache Uncovered in Manipur's Thoubal District

In Manipur's Thoubal district, police have seized arms and ammunition during a search operation. The operation yielded a 9mm pistol, grenades, and cartridges. Ethnic violence in the region has resulted in over 200 deaths and left thousands homeless, escalating tensions between Meiteis and Kukis.

In a significant operation, police in Manipur's Thoubal district have seized a cache of arms and ammunition, authorities reported on Sunday.

The search, conducted by security forces near Irong Hill's STNBA Gate on Saturday, uncovered a 9mm pistol, four hand grenades, a detonator, and 12 cartridges among other items.

This discovery comes amid ongoing ethnic violence which has claimed more than 200 lives and displaced thousands in the conflict between the Imphal Valley's Meiteis and the Kukis from the hills since May last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)