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Assam Rifles seizes 3000 sniper rifle ammunition in Mizoram

06:46 PM Mar 07, 2024 IST | NE NOW NEWS
UpdateAt: 06:46 PM Mar 07, 2024 IST
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AIZAWL: Troopers of the Assam Rifles have recovered and seized as many as 3000 rounds of sniper rifle ammunition in the Northeast state of Mizoram.

In a statement released on Thursday (march 07), Assam Rifles personnel announced the recovery of 3000 rounds of cartridges for a sniper rifle and 10 Passive Night Sight (PNS) devices in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram.

Acting on intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles troops intercepted a vehicle at the Sanagu market area.

During the operation, they successfully recovered the sniper rifle ammunition along with the PNS devices.

Passive Night Sight (PNS) devices play a crucial role in operating specific weapons under low-light conditions, enhancing the operational capabilities.

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