Bidar, July 16 -- In a major crackdown, Bidar district police seized illegal arms and ammunition and arrested two persons during an operation in the district, officials said on Thursday.

The recovered weapons and ammunition have been taken into police custody. The accused are being questioned, and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the arms and ascertain whether they were intended for use in any criminal activity, police said.

Meanwhile, Bidar Police have arrested two persons and seized five country-made pistols and five talwars (swords) after acting on credible information about an alleged attempt to sell illegal weapons in the district, Superintendent of Police (SP) Pradeep Gunti said on Wednesday.

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