No Terror Angle Confirmed In Raigad Boat Incident: Maha Dy CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis denied any terror angle in the recently found boat, filled with AK-47 boats and rifles. On August 18, Minister said, the boat is owned by an Australian citizen and the police has been alerted, to investigate the matter. Furthermore, It has now reached Harihareshwar beach and is being seized by… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra Deputy CM, Devendra Fadnavis, boat, Rifles, Raigad District
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Unidentified Boat With AK-47, Rifles Found On Harihareshwar Shore
In Raigad, an unidentified boat with AK-47, rifles and bullets was found on the shore of Harihareshwar at Shrivardhan, said district management. On August 17, the lifeboat was found on the shore of Mauje Bhardakhol with weapons, but no person was on the boat. Notably, Harihareshwar is about 200 km from Mumbai and 170 km from Pune. The police have launched an investigation and are inspecting the weapons.
Tags: AK-47, Rifles, boat, Harihareshwar, investigation, Maharashtra
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
ANLA's 13 Militants Surrender Before Assam Police
In Assam's Karbi Anglong district, 13 militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army surrendered before the security forces on May 8. As per sources, the surrendered militants also deposited a cache of arms and ammunition, and rifles, in presence of the Assam Police, CRPF and Assam Rifles in Bokajan police station. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state continued its peace march with the surrender of the militants.
Tags: Assam, Rifles, Assam Police, Militants, Government
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Centre Approves Production Of Over 5 Lakh AK-203 Rifles
In order to boost the self reliance in defence manufacturing, the Central Government approved the production of more than 5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. Reportedly, the project will be helpful in providing business opportunities to several MSMEs. Furthermore, the project will be carried out by a special purpose joint venture called Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd. Besides, this endeavour will be carried out in… read-more
Tags: Rifles, Russia, India, Partnership, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: ANI
IAF Set To Buy AK-103 From Russia; Advanced Version Of AK-47
To combat terrorists, the Indian Air Force signed an emergency pact of Rs 300 crore with Russia to buy 70,000 AK-103 rifles, an advanced version of deadly AK-47 rifles. Reportedly, the new rifles will replace the currently used IASAS rifles. However, the elite forces in the Indian Navy already use the new rifles. Besides, India is also planning to buy advanced AK-203 rifles from Russia.
Tags: Indian Air force, AK-103, Rifles, Russia, AK-203
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Indian Army At Eastern Ladakh To Be Equipped With Sig-16 Assault Rifles
Indian Army at eastern Ladakh is set to get 72,500 Sig-16 Assault Rifles as the government has approved the procurement of the weapons from the US. Reportedly, the US-imported guns will replace the existing Indian Small Arms System (Insas) rifles. The troops fighting on the LoC and LAC will be given 1.5 lakh imported rifles and the rest will be provided with AK-203 rifles, which are jointly produced by India and Russia.
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Indian Army, Rifles, United States
Courtesy: India Today