Aizawl: Assam Rifles intercepted an active cadre of the Chin Defence Force (CDF) along with ammunition and tactical supplies at Tuipang Village in the Siaha district of Mizoram on Saturday.
Acting on specific intelligence regarding the movement of CDF cadre with ammunition and warlike materials, Assam Rifles launched an operation at Tuipang Village. At the Tuipang road junction, the Assam Rifles Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) apprehended an individual riding a Kenbo bike, carrying a substantial cargo load.
Upon thorough inspection, the individual was found to be in possession of 170 rounds of 12 gauge shotgun cartridges, fourteen Baofeng Radio sets, assorted tactical gear, fourteen radio set chargers, and a Kenbo bike.
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Further investigation revealed that the apprehended individual was a cadre of the CDF, tasked with transporting the supplies across the Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB). The individual, along with the seized materials and Kenbo bike, was handed over to the Tuipang Police Station for further action.
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