AR busted illegal arms manufacturing unit in Dimapur
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, September 02 2014:
Assam Rifles have busted an illegal arms manufacturing workshop in Dimapur few days ago, according to the PRO-IGAR(North) based in Kohima.
The Assam Rifles source said today that based on specific information, a search operation by the troops of 18 Assam Rifles and 29 Assam Rifles under the aegis of headquarters of 6 Sector Assam Rifles busted an illegal arms manufacturing workshop in Dimapur.
The workshop was engaged in manufacturing and sale of illegal arms including .22 rifle and .22 pistol.
It was located in a hideout inside a house in general area Naga Cemetery, Dimapur, the PRO-IGAR(North) stated.
During the operation, Mr Manen Imsung (41) was apprehended and four .22 rifles, one .22 pistol, ammunition and various parts of weapons were recovered from him, the IGAR(North) claimed today.
The apprehended individual alongwith recovered arms and ammunition was handed over to West police station, Dimapur.