New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted five accused in a Mizoram case related to the seizure of a huge cache of prohibited arms and ammunition, meant for supply to a Bangladeshi terrorist group.

The accused -- Lalbiakchunga alias Divid alias David, Lalthawmcheuva alias Thawma, Malsawma alias Malsawma Loncheu, Rualliansanga alias Sanga, and Alok Bikash Chakma -- have been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Arms Act, and the Foreigners Act.

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The case, originally registered on January 15 by Mizoram Police, was later taken over by the NIA. After two months, the agency uncovered a criminal conspiracy to supply prohibited weapons to cadres of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), a terrorist outfit operating in Bangladesh's Chittagong region.

The seizure from Saithah village in Mamit district included six AK-47 rifles, 13 magazines, and 10,050 rounds of ammunition.

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Further investigation into the case is underway. (ANI)

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