Guwahati: The Lunglei Battalion of the 23 Sector Assam Rifles successfully retrieved warlike supplies (WLS) in Mizoram on Friday under the direction of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East).
An official statement on Saturday stated that the operation was conducted in the Chapi hamlet in the Saiha area based on specific information.
Assam Rifles and Tuipang Police started an operation on Friday. The team knew specifically about the potential WLS smuggling near the village of Chapi.
“The party intercepted and searched a kenbo bike. While the bike was being searched, a second kenbo bike tried to make a U-Turn and escape. The bike was subsequently abandoned by the driver as he tried to escape. A party searched the bike while a second party pursued the individual to apprehend him,” it said.
However, recovery of war-like stores was made from the bike but the individual escaped.
One 0.22 rifle, 30 rounds of ammo, a hand grenade and a kenbo bike were all recovered.
The Tuipang Police station has received the seized materials for additional investigation and judicial proceedings.
“Assam Rifles, ‘Friends of the Hill People’ over the years has been reckoned to fight against anti-national activities. This operation is a huge setback for all anti-national activists. The operation’s success would go a long way in the establishment of peace and harmony,” the statement said.