Imphal, Aug. 6 -- A joint team of Manipur Police commandos and central security forces arrested two individuals on Tuesday in Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in arms smuggling, the police said on Wednesday.

The arrests were made during separate operations carried out at different locations based on specific intelligence inputs.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Ningombam Abung Meitei, also known as Ibomcha (50), of Huidrom Awang Leikai under Lamlai Police Station, and Ningthoujam Konungjao Meetei (33), of Keibi Khulen Makha Leikai under Sagolmang Police Station.

Meitei was arrested from Pourabi Hidumbi, while Meetei was apprehended from his residence.

Items recovered from their possession include: One...