Shillong, Mar 13: Police seized a weapon and explosives belonging to HNLC from Ri Bhoi on Wednesday.
According to Ri Bhoi SP Jagpal Singh Dhanoa,in continuation of investigation under Nongpoh PS case no 25(3)2024 U/S 120B/121A IPC R/w sec 10/13/18 UA(P)Act and sec 5/6 Explosives substance act , Ribhoi police recovered one small weapon, several gelatin sticks, detonators and ignition fuses alongside HNLC flags and other incriminating materials .
The seizure was made on leading of the accused while house search was being conducted .
Police said the same sleeper cell hoisted HNLC flags in recent years at behest of Bangladesh based fugitives of proscribed HNLC .
The modus operandi unearthed so far is that Bangladesh based fugitives give directions to the sleeper cells . Moreover the inducement of huge monetary rewards including new vehicles was given to the sleeper cell members to execute IED blasts, police added.
