Cache of arms, explosives seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2012:
A combined team of 10 Assam Rifles and 10 Dogra Regiment under Red Shield Division recovered a cache of arms and ammunition after the troops apprehended a KRA cadre from Khunkhu village today.
The cadre, identified as self styled Pvt Hemin s/o Lalngam of Kangpokpi was apprehended with a 7.62 mm pistol and one live round from the village.
Later, on searching a nearby field, three AK 56 Rifles with magazines, ammunition and other warlike stores were recovered, said a press release issued by PIB (DW) .
In another incident, troops of 38 Assam Rifles of Red Shied Division seized explosive material from a girl at Parbung village of Churachandpur district.
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The girl was travelling from Mizoram to Churachandpur, said the PIB (DW) press release.
She has been identified as Lalthongboi (18) of Dumdei village.
Five detonators (No 27), one meter of cordex, three PEK slabs, and a safety fuse of approximately 8.5 metre were recovered from her possession.
She has been handed over to Churachandpur police station.