AR recovers explosives in Dimapur

EMN DIMAPUR, MARCH 26 The Assam Rifles recovered explosives from Kashiram Nepali Basti, Dimapur on March 19. According to a press release from the IGAR(N), based on specific information about the presence of suspected persons in general area Kashiram Nepali Basti, a search operation was launched by the troops of 32 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarter 6 Sector Assam Rifles along with police representatives. At around 5 am on that day, the troops searched the house and recovered 11.875 kgs explosives, 286 Detonators and 265 metres of Safety fuse wire which were kept hidden in the garden in three bags. Three individuals were consequently arrested from the house. All three persons with the recoveries were handed over to West police station, said the IGAR(N) in the press note. The names of the individuals arrested are H T Vela of Kashiram Nepali Basti Dimapur, Nagaland, Josnalhmathuoi Pangamte and Lalrochan Pangamte, of Tuolpui, Haflong, Assam, the IGARN) added.