In a major successful operation against anti-national activities, Lunglei Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered a huge cache of tactical and war like stores near Tuipang village of Siaha district and apprehended four individuals on 30 October 2022.
The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and representatives of Siaha Police station based on specific information .
The team had specific information about movement of tactical and war like stores for insurgents based in Myanmar. The team intercepted and searched one kenbo bike and one yodha at Tuipang village. While carrying out search, the party recovered large number of tactical and war like stores. The stores recovered were of military grade and hence the same being used for anti-national activities against own people, by insurgents based in Myanmar, cannot be ruled out. This recovery has prevented the likely loss of precious lives. The recovery made were :-
(i) Shotgun – 01
(ii) 12 gauge 70mm rds : 2483 rds
(iii) Gelatin stick – 169
(iv) Roll cap – 530
(v) Combat back pack -02
(vi) Combat dress – 03
(vii) Pouch – 01
(viii) Hand gloves – 01 pair
(ix) Mil shoes – 01 pair
(x) Cal 4.5mm/0.177 pellets – 1500
(x) Kenbo bike – 01
(xi) One yodha veh regn no MZ 03 9815
The detained personal & seized items have been handed over to Siaha Police station on 30 October 2022 for further investigation & legal proceedings.
Assam Rifles “Friends of the Hill People” over the years has become a force to be reckoned with in the fight against anti-nationals. This operation is a huge setback for all anti-national activists. The operation’s success would go a long way in establishment of peace and harmony along the Indo Myanmar Border.
Source: Indian Army
