Assam Rifles recover weapons, ammunition in Saikumphai, Mizoram

Saikumphai (Mizoram) [India], October 8 (ANI): Acting on intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles carried out a surprise and coordinated operation in the general area of Saikumphai, Champhai district, Mizoram.
According to the release, during the search operation on the morning of Tuesday, troops discovered a concealed cache containing one 9 mm pistol, one shotgun, and 50 rounds of 7.62 live ammunition. Following the recovery, the team conducted extensive area domination to determine the presence of underground cadres; however, no underground cadres were found.
As per the release, the recovered weapons and ammunition were later handed over to the Police Department, Dungtlang, for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Assam Rifles remains steadfast in its commitment to eliminating illegal arms networks and ensuring continued peace and security in Mizoram's border areas.
Earlier, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Cachar Police, seized Yaba tablets worth Rs six crore in Cachar district, and foiled a major IED attack in Manipur's Jiribam in a separate operation, officials said on Monday.
Based on specific intelligence inputs about drug trafficking, the joint team launched an operation in the Cachar district. During the operation, the team apprehended one individual, a resident of Karimganj, who was transporting 20,000 Yaba tablets worth ₹6 crore on a scooty via Nilam Bazaar on October 6.
The security forces also impounded the scooty and seized two mobile phones found in the accused's possession. Assam Rifles has been actively leading anti-drug operations across the Northeast, conducting regular missions to disrupt and dismantle narcotics networks. Officials said this seizure marks another significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to curb the drug menace in the region. (ANI)