The Manipur Police arrested four persons in possession of a significant cache of arms from the Bishnupur district on Thursday.
The four arrested persons have been identified as Salam Rameshwor Singh, Tongbram Gyanjit Singh, Pukhrem Ingocha Singh, and Thokchom Temba.
As per reports, authorities seized a significant cache of items, including three SLR Rifles and four empty magazines.
They also seized 20 live rounds, 7 mobile phones, a Baofeng Walkie Talkie set, two cars, as well as bags and various other items.
Manipur Police arrests 4 people with huge cache of arms and ammunition in Bishnupur
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/RIk257xnQ7#Manipur #Arrest #ArmsAndAmmunition pic.twitter.com/0sWjtH9gRl
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) March 28, 2024
The police arrested the accused on Tuesday from IV Road, Moirang Thoya to Tronglaobi, Bishnupur District.
A case has been registered for further investigation into the matter.
The Manipur Police stated that the movement of 146 and 195 vehicles along NH-37 and NH-2 had been ensured.
Strict security measures are taken up in all vulnerable locations. Security convoy is also provided in sensitive stretches to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles. A total of 129 Checkpoints were installed in different Districts of Manipur.
Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts, police added.
Also Read: Mumbai: Blaze Engulfs 5th Floor In Dindoshi Area Of Malad
