Arunachal security forces recover cache of weapons in Changlang

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ITANAGAR: Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh recovered a huge cache of weapons from Changlang district during a well coordinated joint operation conducted along the Miao-Vijaynagar road in the district, a defence spokesman informed.

The operation was carried out by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in coordination with Changlang district police, using specialist drones, tracker dogs and metal detectors, the spokesman said.

A total of 10 MQ 81 Chinese origin assault rifles and type 81 assault rifles were recovered from different locations in 27 Mile area along the Miao-Vijaynagar road, within the jurisdiction of the Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, Kohima-based defence spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla informed.

The weapons, believed to be buried by Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) militants before their surrender last year, were being searched by insurgent groups operating in Changlang for over six months, the spokesman said.

The security forces utilising their expertise and reliable information have managed to uncover the hidden cache in thick forest area on Saturday, Lt Col Shukla said.

Numerous inputs received in the past six months suggested that various insurgent groups, including NSCM (IM) and NSCN (KYA), with the help of ENNG cadres, have been attempting to recover the weapons, the spokesman said.

Prior to the conduct of the operation, the security forces ensured safe passage to the tourists present in Namdapha Reserve Forest. The operation was carried out with the utmost professionalism and precision, ensuring that the weapons did not fall in the hands of insurgents, he said.

“This successful operation underscores the continued dedication of security forces to maintaining peace and security in the region,” Lt Col Shukla added.

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