Arms smuggler arrested by security forces near Lilong

An alleged arms smuggler was arrested by security forces at a check post near Lilong bridge in Thoubal district of Manipur, the police said.

The 26-year-old Md Amjad Khan was caught during an operation by a team of state police commandos and Assam Rifles jawans under the supervision of Thoubal SP S Gautam Singh on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip-off, the security forces launched the operation at the vehicular checkpoint and nabbed the man. One 9mm pistol with magazine and a car were seized from the possession of Khan, they said.

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