Tamenglong, Aug. 23 -- Assam Rifles recovered a large consignment of illicit liquor during an area domination patrol in the general area Tamei, Tamenglong district of Manipur, on Thursday.

The patrol party of Assam Rifles was at work when they noticed a suspicious stack. The inspection of the dump led to the recovery of 144 bottles of illicit country-made liquor.

The recovered items have been handed over at Tamei Police Station for further investigation and necessary legal action.

On August 20, troops of Assam Rifles recovered arms, ammunition and war-like stores during an operation in Champhai district of Mizoram on August 20, officials said.

According to officials, the operation was launched in the early hours of August 20 based on ...