Assam Rifles seized Myanmar origin illegal liquor and suspected contraband at Aina, Churachandpur on 27 August 2023.
A Mobile Vehicle Check Post of Assam Rifles intercepted one TATA Yodha vehicle bearing No MN01 AA 4210 along with driver Siamsing Guite, son of Thangoulian Guite resident of Vengnuam New Lamka, Churachandpur and co-driver Asupjamlal Guite, son of Ngulksam Guite, resident of Vengnuam New Lamka, Churachandpur in Aina, Churachandpur on National Highway – 02 on 27 August 2023. They were carrying Myanmar origin illegal liquor and suspected contraband items.The details of Seized items are 87 Bottles of Whisky (90 milliliter each) costing approximately Rupees Thirteen thousand, 43 Beer Cans (300 milliliter each) costing approximately Rupees Eight thousand, 2400 Bottles of local liquor (one liter each) costing approximately Rupees Ten lakh and Suspected Narcotics powder (one kilogram). Items were seized and handed over to Police Station Churachandpur.
Another success in averting a major mishap, Assam Rifles apprehended an individual brandishing pistol at Kakching lamkhai on August 26, 2023. While escorting 22 repatriated citizens from Moreh to Imphal, the convoy was confronted by an unruly mob of approximately 1000 individuals at Kakching Lamkhai Junction, Manipur. In the midst of peaceful negotiations, a suspicious behaviour by Naoram Sanjoi Singh was noticed by the soldiers as he moved surreptitiously and then brandished a pistol.
In response to this open threat, he was swiftly overpowered and his weapon secured. Subsequently, both the individual and the confiscated weapon were handed over to the Kakching Police Station for further legal proceedings. The confiscated items include a pistol, ammunition, personal documents, and electronic devices.
The incident transpired in the midst of a potentially tense scenario, underscoring the inherent challenges often encountered in upholding peace and harmony.
Source: PRO, IGAR(South)
