Imphal, Apr 8 (PTI) Security forces have arrested two militants belonging to proscribed outfits in Manipur's Imphal East district, police said on Tuesday.

A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered during search operations in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Imphal East on Monday, they said.

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An active cadre of the banned United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) was arrested from Pebiya Panfiy in Imphal East on Monday, a police officer said.

Another militant. a member of PREPAK, was apprehended from Keirao Wangkhem in the district, he said.

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During the search operations, the security forces recovered rifles, hand grenades, pistols and mortar bombs, the officer added.

Investigation is underway.

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