Imphal, April 24 -- Ahead of the second phase Lok Sabha election for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary seat slated on April 26, security forces apprehended an individual on the charge of unauthorized possession of arms and ammunition during a routine frisking operation near the Leingangpokpi police gate in Manipur's Jiribam district bordering Assam on the west on Tuesday, officials said on Wednesday.

Manipur police morning report states that the security forces arrested a 37-year-old man Lalson from Leingangpokpi Police Out Post Gate, Jiribam District.

One country-made Rifle with one magazine, one Rifle Butt, a mobile phone, a money bag containing Rs.13,120 and a multi-colour bag was recovered from his possession.

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