Imphal, March 18 -- India's security forces, including Assam Rifles and Manipur police, arrested two rebels with firearms and equipment hidden in a Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown in Imphal, officials said on Tuesday.

The team arrested Khundrakpam Michael Singh (33), an active member of the Kangleipak Communist Party - People's War Group (KCP-PWG), on Monday from a hideout in Ningthoukhong under Bishnupur district.

During the search, Singh revealed that he had concealed a 9mm pistol with limited ammunition at the Sangaiprou FCI Godown area.

Further interrogation led the joint team to another hideout at Haoreibi Mayai Leikai under Wangoi-PS in Imphal West District, where they arrested another KCP (PWG) activist, Laishram Tomba Si...