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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Security forces recover IED from Arunachal's Namsai dist
Itanagar: Security forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from Nangtaw village in Piyong circle in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district on Saturday, police said, reports Joken Ete. The IED was recovered during a routine operation by Assam Rifles, who reported the recovery to police, Namsai SP Sange Thinley said on Sunday. He said the IED is possibly old and that security forces are examining it. A bomb squad will diffuse the recovered IED on Sunday, the SP said. The official said security has been beefed up in the whole of Namsai district in view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. On July 17, Assam Rifles had recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Miao, Changlang district.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Drugs worth Rs 76 crore seized in Manipur's Jiribam
1 2 Silchar: A joint operation conducted by Assam Rifles, Manipur Police and the CRPF, along the Barak river, in Manipur's Jiribam district on Sunday led to the recovery of drugs worth Rs 76 crore, approximately. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the joint force conducted a boat patrol between Chaudhurikhal and Savomphai, along the borders of Jiribam and Pherzawl districts, and identified a suspicious boat. As security personnel approached the vessel, the boatman attempted to flee, but was apprehended. A thorough search led to the recovery of 616 soap cases filled with heroin and approximately 50,000 methamphetamine tablets. One individual, reported to be a resident of Silchar, has been detained in connection with the seizure. According to officials, the seizure has dealt a substantial blow to cross-border drug trafficking in the northeast.
News18
a day ago
- News18
Security forces recover IED in Arunachals Namsai
Agency: PTI Itanagar, July 20 (PTI) Security forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district, a police officer said on Sunday. The IED was recovered during a routine operation by Assam Rifles from Nangtaw village under Piyong circle on Saturday, he said. Assam Rifles reported about the recovery of the explosive to police, Namsai Superintendent of Police (SP) Sange Thinley told PTI. He said the IED is possibly an old one and that security forces are examining it. A bomb squad will diffuse the recovered IED, Thinley said. The SP said security has been beefed up in Namsai district in view of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. On July 17, Assam Rifles recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Miao in Changlang district of the northeastern state. PTI COR UPL UPL RG Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Drugs worth over Rs 36 crore seized in Mizoram
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Aizawl, Jul 18 (PTI) The Narcotics Control Bureau and the Assam Rifles have seized huge quantities of heroin and methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 36.79 crore in east Mizoram's Champhai district, officials said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, officials of the NCB and personnel of the Assam Rifles launched a joint operation on Thursday during which they recovered 642 gram of heroin and 10.44 kg of methamphetamine tablets, they said. Methamphetamine, also known as 'ice' or 'crystal meth', is a highly addictive stimulant that exhibits powerful euphoric effects similar to those of cocaine. The recovered contraband has been handed over to the NCB, the Assam Rifles said in a statement. Further investigation is underway. PTI CORR RBT First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
AR recovers huge cache of arms in Arunachal
Dibrugarh: Assam Rifles on Thursday recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition during a planned search operation at the MS 38 area, along the Miao-Vijaynagar axis, in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Deploying specialized teams, niche technology equipment and tracker dogs, Assam Rifles recovered six weapons, including three rifles — two of which were of AK-series — one Lathode (a type of grenade launcher), one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), and one locally made 7.62mm rifle. A large quantity of ammunition was also seized. "The operation was conducted based on credible intelligence inputs, and our teams executed it with precision. This seizure is a significant blow to militant groups operating in the region," a senior AR official said. Security analysts suggest that the recovered arms were most likely intended for various militant groups known to operate in the northeast, who often utilize AK-series rifles, UBGLs, and other similar weaponry.
