Huge cache of arms, ammunition seized in Mizoram, 4 detained

Assam Rifles on Sunday seized huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives and detained four people in Mizoram.

The seize included 24,000 gelatine sticks (weighing 3,000 kgs).

An Assam Rifles official said two vehicles were intercepted in Kelsih village in Aizawl district.


The seizure included three pump action shotguns, five point 22 rifles, 20 boxes of pellets, seven telescopes, 44 kg safety fuse, 24,000 gelatine sticks (weighing 3,000 kgs) and 100 kg of gunpowder.

An Assam Rifles statement said that use of such war-like stores could have endangered the lives of innocent people and led to various illegal activities.

“This recovery has prevented the loss of precious lives. This operation is a huge setback for all anti national activists. The operation’s success would go a long way in establishing peace and harmony,” the statement said.