GUWAHATI: Assam Rifles personnel on Thursday, September 1, recovered battle equipment and war-like stores (necessary equipment used in battle, weapons and ammunition) in Mizoram's Champhai district and detained one person in this connection.
Troops of Serchhip Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles carried out an operation at Vakatkai near Tyao Kawn village of Champhai district. The accused, Vanlalchhunga, is a resident of the Champhai district.
According to reports, the items recovered during the operation included two China-made walkie-talkies, three safety fuses, nine detonators and 17 gelatin sticks, weighing a total of 2.125 kilograms.
Later, the detained person and seized items were handed over to Champhai Police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
A senior official of Assam Rifles told the media that the team had specific information about a possible deal involving the sale of war-like stores near Tyao Kawn village.