Dimapur, March 20 (MExN): Two people were arrested along with 420 kilos of contraband Ganja by Assam Rifles on March 18 after a series of incidents involving a shootout, chasing and ultimately, the arrest of two person.
According to an AR press note, troops of 9 Assam Rifles manning a vehicle check post near Zero Point, Chakhabama intercepted one Mahindra Bolero on March 18 for identification but were fired upon from the car causing bullet injury to an AR troop.
The troops of Assam Rifles retaliated in self defence but the Bolero managed to flee, it said adding that subsequent operations were launched to nab the culprits and the Bolero was later found toppled near the Zero point with 420 kg of Ganja.
The operation party was later successful in apprehending P K Hoping from Senapati and his subsequent questioning led to arrest of another accomplice identified as Sikhu Mao, a resident of Tedupi, the AR added.
He was arrested by 35 Assam Rifles from Maram. One Pistol along with 3 rounds was also recovered from the site, the AR added.
The apprehended persons along with the recovered items and car were later handed over to the police.
