Arms and ammunition recovered in Churachandpur

Responding to a specific intelligence regarding presence of a cache of arms and ammunition, a joint team of Assam Rifles, Border Security Force and Churachandpur Police in general area of Gothal-Phoulijang in Churachandpur district recovered them.

Extensive search of the area by the troops led to the recovery of one 9mm Carbine gun, one Tear Gas Gun, one Improvised Mortar, Ammunition and other War Like Stores, under the aegis of Red Shield Division of Indian Army.

The recoveries have been handed over to Churachandpur Police Station for further investigation.


During the operation a medical camp was also organised and essential items were distributed at Gothal-Phoulijang village as part of Civic Action programme.