Explosives seized
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, July 17 2019:
A huge cache of explosives were seized from Vengnoum South village, in Churachandpur District yesterday by Assam Rifles.
A press release issued by PIB (Defence Wing) mentioned that the seized explosives could have been used by insurgent groups to make IEDs.
It explained that based on specific input, columns of Assam Rifles raided Vengnoum South village, Churachandpur and seized a huge cache of explosives, which included 190 explosive sticks, 62 detonators, as well as 145 cases of illicit liquor from a resident of the village.
It is also believed that the individual is involved in selling explosives, preparation of fake documents and liquor permits, it added.
The individual, explosives and illicit liquor have been handed over to the Churachandpur police for further investigation.