This story is from February 08, 2024

Near Myanmar border, 150kg of explosives seized

Near Myanmar border, 150kg of explosives seized
AIZAWAL: Assam Rifles personnel guarding the 404km-long Mizoram-Myanmar international border seized 150kg of explosives, 1,800 detonators and 3km-long cordtex in Lawngtlai district bordering Myanmar, reports HC Vanlalruata.AR said the explosives were seized along Sangau-Pangkhua road from two people who had hidden them in a Mahindra Bolero heading for Myanmar. Siamthanga and his wife were arrested for possession of and alleged intention to smuggle the weapons to Myanmar.
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About the AuthorHC Vanlalruata

Based at Aizawl, Mizoram he is known for his sharp, on-the-ground reporting as a regional “stinger.” He covers breaking news, ethnic affairs, and border issues from Mizoram, providing real-time updates and local insights for the national daily’s northeast bureau.

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