AIZWAL: The Assam Rifles and Mizoram police, in a joint operation, recovered 39,900 detonators from the Indo-Myanmar border.
“Acting on specific intelligence of movement of war-like stores near the Tayo river near Indo Myanmar border, Assam Rifles and Mizoram police launched an operation and endeavored to intercept a bike. The rider, sensing that he is likely to be caught, abandoned the bike and fled across the river. On thorough search 39,900 detonators and a mobile phone were recovered”, as per an official press release.
ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS WAR LIKE STORES IN MIZORAM#AssamRifles alongwith Mizoram Police recovered 39,900 detonators and a mobile phone at near the Tayo River near Indo Myanmar Border, Mizoram. The recovered items have been handed over to the Mizoram Police.@HMOIndia @adgpi… pic.twitter.com/NvDEH4G9dT
— The Assam Rifles (@official_dgar) October 14, 2024
“This successful operation underscores intelligence-gathering, meticulous planning and close coordination among Assam Rifles and the local police. The recovered items have been handed over to the Mizoram police”, the release stated. Further information is awaited.
39,900 detonators & some other incriminating materials seized along the 🇮🇳🇲🇲 IB near the Tayo river in #Mizoram during an intel-based Covert Op. pic.twitter.com/HeS7tvPMl1
— Subcontinental Defender 🛃 (@Anti_Separatist) October 14, 2024
On October 10, Assam Rifles recovered marijuana and Indian currency with a total worth of Rs 95.44 lakh in Champhai, Mizoram, in two separate operations and apprehended two individuals.
The first operation was carried out in Gen Area Zote, Champai wherein 7.36 kgs of marijuana costing Rs 5.44 lakh was recovered and a 33-year-old individual was apprehended. In the other operation carried out at Vengsang, Champai, Indian currency worth Rs 90 lakh was recovered and one 38-year-old Myanmar national named Thanpmanglian was apprehended.
The operations were carried out by teams of Assam Rifles and Excise & Narcotics, Champhai based on specific information. The recovered consignment and apprehended individuals were handed over to Excise & Narcotics, Champhai, Mizoram, for further legal proceedings. (ANI)