Security forces arrest seven militants in Manipur

Security forces arrested seven militants and seized sophisticated weapons and ammunition from their possession in Manipur's Churachandpur district, police said Friday.

The militants belonging to the outfit Hear People Convention (Democracy) Manipur Region were arrested on Thursday by the Assam Rifles from Parbung area in Churanchandpur district, the police said.

They said security forces have also intensified operations to nab miscreants who torched two heavy machineries used for constructing railway tunnels at Kotlen area in Kangpokpi district on March 11.