Three persons arrested, 2780 rounds of ammunition seized

Three persons were arrested after 2780 rounds of ammunition of AK rifle were seized from their possession in Churachandpur district, police said today.

The three persons - Khaigninlal Haokip, Jangkhokhonao and Timkangphai - were travelling in a car yesterday. During checking of vehicles at Kangvi area in Churachandpur district, a joint team of Manipur Police and Assam Rifles found the ammunition and arrested them.

A case has been registered against them after the ammunition were seized from their possession, the police added.