Manipur: Assam Rifles nab two arms dealers
Guwahati, May 24 (IBNS): Security forces apprehended two arms dealers with a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur on Friday.
According to the reports, the Assam Rifles Battalions of IGAR (South) apprehended two arms dealer in the general area of Kakching.
Based on input received regarding a weapons deal, taking place in the general area of Kakching Garden, the troops established multiple Mobile Vehicle Check Posts in the area.
A top official of Assam Rifles said that, when a Maruti 800 car was stopped for checking, the accused named Kn Angdum rushed out of the car pointing a loaded pistol at Assam Rifle troops and tried to flee.
"The troops of Assam Rifles pursued the individual and nabbed him after a brief scuffle. Another person identified as D Madun was caught inside the car only," the official said.
During interrogation, the person provided information regarding a cache of weapons hidden beneath a nearby culvert.
"A detailed search of the area led to the recovery of three AK-56 rifles with magazines, one 9 mm pistol with a magazine and five rounds. One Maruti 800 car and FZ Yamaha motorcycle involved in the gun running racket have also been seized," the Assam Rifles official said.
On questioning, the person revealed that he was an ex-cadre of NSCN (IM) and served in the outfit from 1992 to 2011, and he has been helping the outfit with regards to their various logistic issues.
Both the arms dealers have been booked and handed over to the Kakching police for further action.
(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)
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