Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 04 2010:
A large cache of arms and ammunition were discovered by troops of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under Hqs IG AR (S) in Lower Chiang area of Ukhrul district today.
A press release issued by the PRO of Hqs IG AR (S) listed the seized items as one AK rifle, one SLR, one G-3 rifle, one lathode launcher, one point 32 pistol, one air gun, two IED mechanisms, one IED electronic mechanism, 140 live rounds of AK-47, 60 live rounds of 5.56 (Thailand Army), 37 detonators, 40 CTN, three 9 mm balls, one lathode shell, one mortar shell, five UNLF demand letters and some administrative stores.
In another incident, troops of 22 Grenadiers recovered a cylindrical pre-activated IED from Old Khumkot area of Chandel district at around 8.30 am today.
The IED which was approximately 200 grams in weight, 3 inches in length and 2.5 inch in diameter was destroyed in situ, added the release.