Mizoram: Seven, including 5 Myanmar nationals held, seized arms bound, tactical gear meant for rebel groups

Guwahati: At least seven persons including five Myanmar nationals were detained by Assam Rifles in Mizoram’s Siaha district on Wednesday.

Based on specific information, the Lunglei battalion of 23 Sector Assam Rifles along with Siaha police launched an operation. During the search operation, the team found tactical and war-like stores near Niawthlang village of Siaha district from two cars.

According to officials, the detained persons were allegedly carrying materials meant for rebel groups fighting against the military regime in the neighboring country.

Meanwhile, the recoveries included radio sets, tactical vests, tactical gloves, air gun, air gun pellets, combat uniforms, and boots worth Rs 15.92 lakh.

However, the seven arrested and the seized materials were handed over to Siaha police for further legal action.

Siaha shares a border with the Chin state in Myanmar, where the military regime has reportedly intensified armed action against the pro-democracy protesters and the rebel groups.