NIA charges Mizoram resident in multi-state illegal arms trafficking case

Guwahati, Nov 16: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against a key accused in an illegal arms and ammunition supply case that spans multiple states, including Manipur and other parts of the Northeast.

The charge sheet, submitted to the NIA Special Court at Patiala House in New Delhi, names Solomona alias Hminga alias Lalmithanga, a resident of Mizoram. He has been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UA(P) Act), and the Arms Act.

The case registered as RC-31/2023/NIA/DLI, was originally filed on December 26, 2023, against the accused Lalngaihawma, Lalmuanawma, and others. It was based on intelligence inputs about a Mizoram-based syndicate engaged in trafficking arms, ammunition, explosives, and other illegal materials across the North-Eastern region of India.

The NIA had earlier, on July 30, 2024, filed a chargesheet against another accused, Lalngaihawma. Investigations revealed that Solomona, along with his associates, was deeply involved in the syndicate’s operations, facilitating the procurement and supply of arms and ammunition to Myanmar and subsequently to Manipur. These materials were allegedly intended for use in violent, disruptive activities designed to foster enmity among various groups.

According to NIA findings, Solomona was found in possession of prohibited arms and ammunition without a license. He was also actively involved in raising funds to further the criminal conspiracy. The funds were used to purchase arms and ammunition that were then trafficked for use in unlawful and terror-related activities across the North-East.

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