Imphal, Dec 28: Manipur Police arrested two men in separate operations across Imphal East district on December 27, recovering a pistol, ammunition and related items from their residences, officials said.
Aribam Gunindro Sharma (30), a resident of Haotan Thangjam Khunou under Heingang police station, was taken into custody following a search at his home. Police said they recovered 13 live rounds of ammunition of different calibres and three empty 12-bore cartridge cases during the operation.
In another operation on the same day, police arrested Rebanta Kshetrimayum (49) from Pangei Lairam Mapan, also under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station. A search of his residence led to the seizure of a Pietro Beretta 9 mm pistol along with a magazine, 18 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, a holster and a mobile phone.
Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the arms and ammunition and to determine whether the accused have links to any organised networks.
