Aizawl, March 8 -- Security forces have seized a cache of air rifles and related equipment during a joint operation in southern Mizoram's Siaha district and apprehended one Myanmar national in this connection.

According to a press statement issued by Assam Rifles in Aizawl on Sunday, the operation was carried out jointly by personnel of the paramilitary force and representatives of the Lungbun Police Outpost. The seizure took place at Niawhtlang village in Siaha district in the early hours of Thursday.

The statement said the joint team recovered a total of 19 air rifles along with a large quantity of pellets and accessories. The seized items included 18 NX200 4.5 mm air rifles and one PX100 4.5 mm air rifle. In addition, the team recovere...