Arms Seizure and Arrests in Manipur: What You Need to Know
In a significant law enforcement action, police in Manipur's Imphal East district have arrested two individuals and seized firearms. Thoudam Ranjan Singh, 41, was apprehended with 9mm cartridges, while Karam Mani Meitei, 35, was caught with a 9mm pistol. These incidents highlight ongoing security efforts in the region. Read on for more details about these arrests and the implications for local safety.
| Jan 3, 2026, 12:09 IST
Recent Arrests in Imphal East District
Imphal: Authorities have apprehended two individuals and confiscated firearms and ammunition in distinct incidents within the Imphal East district of Manipur, as reported by local police on Saturday.
The first suspect, Thoudam Ranjan Singh, aged 41, was taken into custody at his home in Leimakhong Mapal Mamang Leikai on Thursday, where police recovered nine 9mm cartridges.
In a separate operation, security personnel arrested 35-year-old Karam Mani Meitei at his residence in Thongju Part-II, Pichu Lampak Ningombam Leirak on Friday, seizing a 9mm pistol along with a magazine.