Imphal, June 18 -- A 55-year-old man was arrested during a joint frisking operation conducted by central security forces and Manipur Police commandos in Imphal East district on Tuesday.

The operation, carried out at a strategic location near Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai under Lamphel Police Station, led to the detention of the suspect, who was found carrying a loaded pistol and other items without valid documentation.

The man, identified as Haobam Sitaljit Meetei, a resident of Seijang Awang Leikai in Imphal East, was intercepted by the team comprising commandos from the Imphal East district and personnel of the Assam Rifles. Upon being questioned, Meetei failed to produce any legal paperwork related to the firearm in his possession.

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