India, Aug. 31 -- The Assam Rifles recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during a search operation in Saikumphai village, Champhai district, Mizoram, on Saturday.

According to a statement by the Assam Rifles, the troops first cordoned off a suspected house in the village, where they seized one 12 Bore rifle, one pistol, and several rounds of ammunition and explosives, and apprehended the house owner.

The operation was extended to an adjoining forest area, where the team unearthed a hidden cache containing a significant haul of weapons and war-like stores. The recovery included one Heckler & Koch G3 Assault Rifle, two Springfield sniper rifles, two shotguns, one MA Assault Rifle, and two hand grenades.

"Ammunition ...