“Earlier, the NIA had registered the case on December 26th, 2023, against Lalngaihawma and others based on inputs that some Mizoram-based entities were engaged in the illegal trafficking of arms, ammunition and explosives in the north-eastern region of the country,” the agency said.“Investigations by the agency so far have revealed that Lalngaihawma had established strong linkages with Myanmar-based insurgent groups. With their help, he used to receive arms, ammunition and explosives for supply to various insurgent and criminal groups. Lalngaihawma had also received huge funds through various channels, including his Myanmar-based associates,” the NIA said in the statement.The agency further found that the accused had established a nexus with licensed arms dealers, and he used this to pilferage non-prohibited bore weapons and ammunition, besides trafficking prohibited bore weapons, it said.
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