Guwahati: On Sunday, security forces in Mizoram found a huge stash of dangerous explosives. They discovered 3,000 electric detonators and 700 meters of cordtex, which is used for detonating explosives, along with other military items. Two people from Myanmar were taken into custody.
The authorities acted on tips that there were explosives hidden in the Vokte Kai area of Zokhawtar, a border town in Champhai district. The Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police worked together to find the dangerous materials.
Earlier, on February 3, they stopped two vehicles and found 800 detonators and 2,000 gelatine sticks, which are also used for making explosives. On February 12, the Mizoram Police intercepted a car in Lunglei Bazar and seized two AK-47 rifles, five US-made M4 carbines, 20 magazines, 504 rounds of 7.62mm bullets, and 4,675 rounds of 5.56 mm bullets. They also found cash amounting to Rs 49,550, along with documents, SIM cards, ATM cards, and five mobile phones.
On January 15, Mizoram police found a large amount of weapons and ammunition in Saithah village, which is close to the Bangladesh border
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