Arms cache intercepted by Assam Rifles on Myanmar border

NEW DELHI: A large quantity of arms, ammunition and other “war-like stores” was intercepted on Monday by Assam Rifles in Mon district of Nagaland close to the India-Myanmar border.

Acting upon intelligence inputs , Assam Rifles launched the search operation in the early hours that led to the apprehension of an individual and the seizure of 11 mortar tubes (81mm), four mortar tubes (106mm), 10 pistols, 198 hand-held radio sets, a satellite phone, a Kenbo bike and a Bolero vehicle.

“Recovery of these heavy-caliber military grade weapons close to the border is a major success for the border sealing operation being carried out by Assam Rifles. It is also a major blow to the nefarious designs of inimical elements trying to disturb the peace in the region,” an officer said. The apprehended individual and the seized arms were later handed over to the Nagaland Police.