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Summary:
Two individuals were arrested in separate incidents in the Imphal East district of Manipur, India. Thoudam Ranjan Singh was arrested on January 1, 2026, and found to be in possession of nine 9mm cartridges. Karam Mani Meitei was arrested on January 3, 2026, and found to be in possession of a 9mm pistol with a magazine. Both arrests occurred at the residences of the individuals.
News Article:
Two Arrested, Arms Seized in Manipur
Imphal, Manipur – January 3, 2026 – Police in Manipur’s Imphal East district have arrested two individuals in separate incidents and seized arms and ammunition from their possession, officials announced today.
The first arrest occurred on January 1, 2026, when Thoudam Ranjan Singh, 41, was apprehended at his residence in Leimakhong Mapal Mamang Leikai. Police recovered nine 9mm cartridges from Singh.
The second arrest took place on January 3, 2026. Security forces arrested Karam Mani Meitei, 35, at his home in Thongju Part-II, Pichu Lampak Ningombam Leirak. A 9mm pistol with a magazine was seized from Meitei.
The arrests are part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to maintain peace and security in the region. The investigations are ongoing.
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