Assam Rifles and Tripura Police Bust Arms Smuggling Ring in Joint Operation

In a coordinated sweep in Tripura, Assam Rifles joined forces with the state's NCC Police to intercept a shipment of illegal firearms. The joint team conducted the operation in a border area, seizing a cache of weapons and ammunition and taking several suspects into custody. Officials said the bust disrupts a cross‑border smuggling network that has been under surveillance for months. Both agencies highlighted the importance of inter‑force cooperation in curbing the flow of arms into the region. The arrested individuals are being transferred to local authorities for further investigation and legal action.