Assam Rifles along with Mizoram police Seize Huge Explosives Near Myanmar Border
The Assam Rifles along with the Mizoram Police seized a large cache of explosives and warlike shops near the Myanmar border.
The Assam Rifles on Friday seized a large cache of explosives and war-like stores near the Myanmar border in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday.
Acting on specific information, Assam Rifles along with Mizoram Police launched an operation in Mawre village area of Siaha district.
They also recovered 395 kg of gelatin sticks and 81 kg of liquid explosives in Siaha district along the Indo-Myanmar border.
Security forces recovered 81 kg liquid explosives, 94 kg Belox granular explosives, 395 kg gelatin sticks, 356 12-gauge rounds, 70 mm cartridges, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) mechanism, lead acid battery, two detonators. Other stores including communication equipment of foreign origin from the region.
Later, the explosives and other items were handed over to the police for further legal proceedings.
Arms smuggling and warlike goods are a major cause of concern for Mizoram, especially along the Indo-Myanmar border.
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