ASSAM RIFLES RECOVER A HUGE QUANTITY OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION ALONG THE MYANMAR BORDER IN NAGALAND
Based on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles intercepted huge quantity of arms, ammunition and other war-like stores close to the Indo-Myanmar Border in the Mon district of Nagaland on 29 Apr 24.
The search operation launched during the early morning hours resulted in the apprehension of one individual and the recovery of huge quantity of arms and ammunition comprising 11 Mortar tubes (81 mm) 04 Tubes (106 mm )10 Pistols, 198 Hand Held Radio Sets, one satellite phone, one Kenbo bike, one Bolero vehicle, and other warlike stores.
The recovery of these heavy calibre, military-grade weapons close to the border is a major success for the border sealing operation underway by Assam Rifles. The recovery is also a major blow to the nefarious designs of inimical elements trying to disturb the peace in the region. The recovery of military-grade weapons and the Hand Held Radio Sets (nearly 200) indicate the ill intentions and extent of damage that could have been caused by these weapons.
The apprehended individual and the recovered items have been handed over to the Nagaland Police.
Alert troops of Assam Rifles by this recovery have successfully thwarted the plans of unlawful elements from creating a serious security situation from the perspective of national security.
