Imphal, July 15 -- In an intensified crackdown on illegal arms and ammunition, combined police and army forces arrested two individuals from different locations on Monday, according to the Manipur Police morning bulletin issued on Tuesday.

During a frisking and checking operation at Singjamei Chingamakha, Manipur College Road, under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district, security forces apprehended Ningthoujam Herojit alias Nanao Meitei (34) of Keibi Khullen Makha Leikai.

They seized one 7.65mm pistol with three live rounds and one silver-coloured Grand i20 four-wheeler from his possession.

In a separate operation, the police arrested Kh. Ratan Singh (48) of Naodakhong Makha Leikai under Kumbi Police Station in Bishnupur dis...