In a major security operation, the Assam Rifles recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on July 17. The operation took place in the dense forest region near the Miao-Vijaynagar area, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, which is known for insurgent activity.
The seized items included several assault rifles, under-barrel grenade launchers, and hundreds of rounds of live ammunition. Officials said the arms were likely stockpiled by underground outfits operating in the region. The successful recovery is being seen as a blow to insurgent supply lines and a boost to counter-insurgency efforts in the eastern frontier.
Security forces have stepped up surveillance in the border areas following increased reports of cross-border militant movement. The operation was conducted based on specific intelligence inputs and involved coordinated efforts between local units and higher command. Further searches and investigations are underway to trace the source and intended recipients of the weapons.
