Kohima: In a major operation based on specific intelligence inputs, the Assam Rifles intercepted huge quantity of arms, ammunition and other war like stores near the Indo-Myanmar border in Mon district of Nagaland on Monday.
According to the PRO Defence, a search operation was launched during the early hours which resulted in the apprehension of one individual.
Huge quantity of arms and ammunition comprising of 11 Mortar tubes (81 mm), four Tubes (106 mm), 10 Pistols, 198 Handheld Radio Sets, one satellite phone, one Kenbo bike, one Bolero vehicle and other war like stores, were recovered.
“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 PRO said.
The official observed that 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.
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The apprehended individual and the recovered items were 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,” the PRO added.
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