Explosives seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 08 2013:
Troops of 27 Sector Assam Rifle under Red Shield Division reportedly busted a smuggling racket of explosives into Manipur that was intended to be used against security forces.
According to a PIB (DW) release, during interrogation of the apprehended individual by Commander 27 Sector Brig Advitya Madan, it came to light that explosive items are being purchased from civil construction organizations in Mizoram and smuggled into Manipur and Myanmar where it is further distributed to UG groups for use against security forces.
A swift operation based on the information by columns of 38 Assam Rifles and 39 Assam Rifles was launched which led to the arrest of 43 years old Gin Zamuan Simte s/o Jamchinlam of C Tuiveljang village of Churachandpur district.
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In all 450 detonators, 165 Gelatin sticks, 50 meter of safety fuse and two 12 bore guns were recovered from Simte's possession, who alongwith the recoveries have been handed over to Imphal West police station.
Further operations are on to nab other persons involved in the racket, added the release.