Manipur | Arms smuggler arrested near Lilong bridge

IMPHAL, August 31, 2018: An alleged arms smuggler was arrested by security forces at a check post near Lilong bridge in Thoubal district of Manipur, the police said.

The 26-year-old Md Amjad Khan was caught during an operation by a team of state police commandos and Assam Rifles jawans under the supervision of Thoubal SP S Gautam Singh on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip off, the security forces launched the operation at the vehicular check point and nabbed the man.

One 9mm pistol with magazine and a car were seized from the possession of Khan, they said.

(PTI)
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