Aizawl, Oct 23: Lunglei Battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) has recovered arms and ammunition from Chapi village in Mizoram’s Siaha district.

The operation was carried out in Chapi village of Siaha district based on specific information of a possible smuggling of weapons near Chapi village. The operation was launched by Assam Rifles and Tuipang Police on October 21, 2022.

The party intercepted and searched a kenbo bike. While the bike was being searched, a second kenbo bike tried to make a u-turn and escape.

The bike was subsequently abandoned by the rider as he tried to escape. A party searched the bike while a second party pursued the individual to apprehend him. Recovery of war like stores was made from the bike but the individual escaped.

“One 0.22 Rifle, 30 rounds of ammunition, one hand grenade and one Kenbo bike was recovered during the operation,” said an official of Assam Rifles.

The seized items have been handed over to Tuipang Police station for further investigation & legal proceedings.