Manipur Police arrest 3 suspects, recover 12 firearms amid 48-hour strike

Imphal, Oct 20 (UNI) Intensifying the joint search and intelligence-based operations following recent violence in the state, Manipur Police and Central security forces have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged deadly attack at Sunurok Hill in which three Meitei villagers were killed by armed Kuki militants and recovered 12 firearms, 1,095 live rounds of ammunition, explosives and other items. The developments come amid a 48-hour strike that began last night, adding to tensions in the state following the violence on October 18 and 19, which claimed three lives and left three others injured. The strike has further heightened…