Mizoram: Assam Rifles recovers weapons, explosives; arrests one

ANI April 7, 2025 256 views

Assam Rifles has conducted another successful operation in Mizoram, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to regional security. The operation in Saiha district resulted in the recovery of significant weapons and explosives, highlighting the continued challenges in the region. By intercepting dangerous materials and apprehending a suspect, the forces have potentially prevented potential criminal activities. This latest seizure adds to a series of recent successful operations by Assam Rifles in combating illegal arms and narcotics trafficking.

"Acting on specific intelligence of movement of arms and explosives" - Assam Rifles Official Release
Champhai, April 6: Assam Rifles on Sunday recovered weapons and explosives in Mizoram's Saiha district and apprehended a person.

Key Points

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Assam Rifles intercepts arms and explosives in strategic Niawhtlang village operation

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Recovered items include detonators, gelatin sticks, and a 12-bore rifle

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Suspect apprehended and handed over to local police

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Part of ongoing anti-smuggling efforts in Mizoram

Assam Rifles recovered 122 detonators, 94 gelatin sticks, eight metres of safety fuze, one 12-bore rifle and ammunition.

"Acting on specific intelligence of movement of arms and explosives through general area Niawhtlang village in district Saiha, Mizoram, Assam Rifles launched an operation on 06 Apr 25, apprehended an individual and recovered122 detonators, 94 gelatin sticks, eight metres of safety fuze, one 12 bore rifle and ammunition," as per an official release.

"The apprehended individual and the recovered items have been handed over to Mizoram Police, the release read.

On April 2, Assam Rifles recovered 42,000 Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 12.54 crore in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district.

On March 31, Assam Rifles along with officials from the Excise and Narcotics Department in a joint operation recovered heroin worth over Rs 39 lakh in Mizoram's Champhai District.

On 24 March, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, recovered 491 foreign-origin e-cigarettes, four cases and 42 cartons of foreign-origin cigarettes, and 10 cases of Korean Soju in Mizoram's Champhai district.

On March 22, Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Customs Preventive Force recovered illegal Areca nuts worth Rs 1.008 crores in the Champhai district of Mizoram.

On March 19, Assam Rifles recovered Yaba tablets worth Rs 2.97 crores from Silchar.

On February 28, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Police, seized methamphetamine tablets weighing 20.209 Kgs worth Rs 60.63 crore in the Champhai district of Mizoram.

In a separate operation, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police in a joint operation on February 28, in Mizoram apprehended three individuals and recovered arms and ammunition.

On February 27, security forces arrested two individuals and recovered ammunition from them in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great work by Assam Rifles! These recoveries are making our borders safer. The amount of illegal items seized in just the past few months is staggering. 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the security forces' efforts, I wonder why we're seeing so many incidents in Mizoram recently. Are there systemic issues that need addressing beyond just seizures?
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Sanjay T.
The numbers are impressive but concerning - Rs 60 crore worth of meth in February, now more weapons and explosives. Hope they get to the root of these smuggling networks soon.
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Lisa C.
These brave personnel are risking their lives daily to keep us safe. We should appreciate their work more! The variety of items seized - from weapons to e-cigarettes - shows how vigilant they need to be.
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Amit R.
The frequency of these operations makes me think there's either increased smuggling activity or better intelligence work. Either way, good that they're catching these before the items reach cities.

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