Manipur Police and security forces intensified their operations against illegal arms and ammunition, arresting four persons in separate incidents across Imphal East district on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

In the first operation, police arrested two individuals from different locations under Porompat Police Station for possessing illegal arms and related items.

The arrested persons were identified as Thingujam Suresh Singh (40), also known as Bimol or Ibohanbi, a native of Sekmaijin Khunou in Kakching district currently residing at Khurai Tongbram Leirak, and Moirangthem Dayamoi (39) of Khurai Soibam Leikai, Imphal East. Both were apprehended from their respective residences.

During the search, police recovered one .32 pistol along with a magazine loaded with a live round, a BAOFENG handheld wireless communication set with charger, two mobile phones and one Aadhaar card. Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain their involvement in unlawful activities.

In a separate operation on the same day, security forces arrested two alleged arms smugglers from Keibi Awang Leikai Yaibirel under Sagolmang Police Station. The accused were identified as Lisham Naoba Singh alias Leichin (38) of Uyumpok Mamang Leikai under Sagolmang Police Station and Laishram Chingkhei Meitei alias Thouba (23) of Sugnu Tangjeng Bazar.

Security forces seized 110 rounds of 5.56×45 mm live ammunition along with two mobile phones from their possession. Authorities suspect the ammunition was intended for illegal circulation, posing a serious threat to public safety. Further investigations are in progress.