Imphal, May 14 -- The situation in Manipur remained tense but controlled in the past 24 hours, with security forces conducting search operations and area domination in the state's hill and valley districts, according to a press statement.

Security forces on Tuesday arrested three illegal arms dealers, including an active cadre of the UNLF (Pambei) group, in Puhkhao Ahallup Makha Leikai, Imphal East District. The suspects, involved in illegal arms trafficking in the area, were reportedly awaiting an illegal arms smuggler to sell arms and ammunition valued at Rs. 3.5 lakh.

The arrested individuals are Naorem Naocha Meitei alias Chinglakpa (38), Leishangthem Inaoton Singh alias Aphao (23), and Ayekpam Boiboy Meitei alias Ishanta Meitei (26...