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 on Wednesday recovered One small arms , several Gelatin sticks, detonators and ignition fuses alongside HNLC flags and other incriminating materials .
In a press statement issued by Superintendent of Police, Ri Bhoi District, Jagpal Singh Dhanoa said, “The entire seizure was made on leading of the accused while house search was being conducted . It is to be noted that 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,” the SP said.
“ Moreover the inducement of huge monetary rewards including new vehicles was given to the sleeper cell members to execute IED blasts,” he added.
“Further investigation is on,” Dhanoa said.