Arms smuggler held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 18 2014:
Based on specific intelligence regarding movement of an arms smuggler, troops of 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) established a vehicle check post in the general area Koirengei and apprehended one recognized arms dealer affiliated to various VBIGs and HBIGs.
A statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) identified the apprehendee as Th Joychandra alias Joy Singh (37) S/o Th Sharat Singh, resident of Khurai Sajor Leikai, Imphal East.
He revealed that he is a free lance arms dealer and operated from his house at Khurai Sajor Leikai and his restaurant 'Joy Hotel' for sale of weapons.
The apprehendee has been handed over to Heingang PS, it added.