Sun Dec 28 05:36:14 UTC 2025: Summary:

Two individuals were arrested in Manipur’s Imphal East district on December 27, 2025, and firearms and ammunition were seized. Rebanta Kshetrimayum, 49, was arrested in Pangei Lairam Mapan and found in possession of a 9mm pistol and 18 cartridges. Aribam Gunindro Sharma, 30, was arrested in Haotan Thangjam Khunou with 13 cartridges of different calibers and three empty 12-bore cartridge shells.

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Two Arrested, Weapons Seized in Manipur Raids

IMPHAL, December 28, 2025 – Police in Imphal East district, Manipur, announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of illegal firearms and ammunition following raids conducted on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Rebanta Kshetrimayum, 49, was apprehended at his residence in Pangei Lairam Mapan. Authorities recovered a 9mm pistol and 18 live cartridges.

In a separate operation, Aribam Gunindro Sharma, 30, was taken into custody at his home in Haotan Thangjam Khunou. A search of his property yielded 13 cartridges of various calibers and three spent 12-bore shotgun shells.

The police statement did not provide further details regarding the motive for possessing the weapons or any affiliation of the arrested individuals. Investigations are ongoing.

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