Mizoram , May 23: In a swift and coordinated joint operation, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Mizoram Police, recovered an illegal firearm along with ammunition in Tuikhawtlang under Aizawl District, Mizoram, on 21 May 2026.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs and maintaining close inter-agency coordination, the security forces launched a targeted operation in the area. During the search, personnel recovered one illegal .32 calibre pistol, five live rounds of ammunition, and 16 fired cartridge cases from the possession linked to the operation.
An individual suspected to be involved in the illegal possession and possible misuse of the weapon was apprehended on the spot. Officials confirmed that the operation was executed without any collateral incident, reflecting the precision and preparedness of the joint team.
Following the recovery, the seized weapon, ammunition, and the apprehended person were formally handed over to Aizawl Police Station for further investigation. Authorities are now examining the origin of the firearm, possible supply networks, and any broader links to illegal arms circulation in the region.
Security agencies in Mizoram have been maintaining heightened vigilance in recent months, particularly in sensitive border and transit areas, to curb the movement of illicit arms and prevent potential threats to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as law enforcement agencies continue to interrogate the suspect and analyze forensic evidence.