New Delhi. In Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, security forces have recovered a huge quantity of assault rifles, foiling another move by China. Defense Department spokesperson informed about this success on Sunday. Drones, metal detectors and sniffer dogs were used during the joint operation by the Army, Assam Rifles and police. This action was taken in Namdapha Reserve Forest area, from where a large number of Made in China weapons were found.
Made in China assault rifles recovered
Defense spokesperson Lt Col Amit Shukla said 10 MQ-81 assault rifles and Type 81 assault rifles were recovered during a search operation in the ’27 Mile’ area along the Miao-Vijaynagar road in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve. It is believed that the Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) militants had hidden these weapons in the forests before surrendering last year. Security agencies informed that militant groups operating in Changlang were searching for these weapons for the last six months.
weapons hidden in the forest
Lieutenant Colonel Amit Shukla said that this action was taken on the basis of intelligence information. He said, “By recovering these weapons hidden in the dense forests, the big conspiracy of the militants has been foiled. Before starting the operation, safe passage was ensured for the tourists present in Namdapha Reserve Forest.”
Message of security and peace
He said the operation was carried out with utmost professionalism and precision, ensuring that the weapons did not fall into the hands of insurgents. “This operation highlights the dedication of the security forces and their efforts to maintain peace in the region,” the defense spokesperson said.
