On November 7, two injured National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested following a gun battle at Laimaton Ching area of Old Cachar road in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The arrested NSCN-IM militants were identified as Jaolen Chiru (26) and Janthayai Longmei (41). An AK-47 rifle, a magazine, a China-made hand grenade, one 9 mm pistol, assorted live ammunition and some incriminating documents linking the cadres to the NSCN-IM were recovered in the search operation.The team also recovered INR 15, 250 in cash.