Imphal, May 14 -- The Imphal East district police of Manipur in collaboration with the central security forces' intelligence unit deployed in Imphal, arrested three individuals on Tuesday for their involvement in the sale of prohibited weapons.

The arrests were made in the Pukhao Ahallup Makha Leikai area under the jurisdiction of Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East district.

The operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs, leading the joint team to a location near a waiting shed in Pukhao.

The arrested individuals were reportedly waiting to complete an illegal arms deal with a buyer, intending to sell the weapons for a reported amount of Rs. 3.5 lakhs.

Among those apprehended was Naorem Naocha Meitei, also known ...