Imphal: A large number of arms, ammunition and other warlike stores were seized in an operation conducted by troops of Chassad Battalion, Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) along the Indo-Myanmar border on Saturday.
Based on the specific intelligence inputs about the movement of insurgents in general area of Phaikoh, an operation was planned and multiple teams were launched. During the operation, the teams swiftly deployed themselves at suitable locations and seized arms and other warlike stores, the Assam Rifles said on Sunday.
The haul included two lathode launchers with three rounds, one Chinese carbine, two rifles, four 9 mm pistols, five rocket propelled grenades and two radio sets, it added.
The seized items were handed over at Chassad Police authorities, it said.
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