The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a second supplementary chargesheet against three individuals from Mizoram — Vanlaldailova, Lalmuanpuia, and Lalrinchhunga alias Albert — for their alleged involvement in an arms trafficking network that supplied weapons to insurgent groups fueling ethnic violence in Manipur. The trio was arrested on December 6, 2024, following raids at their residences, during which arms, ammunition, and explosives were seized. The NIA stated that the accused played a crucial role in supporting terrorist activities and destabilizing public order.

Investigations revealed that Vanlaldailova, a licensed arms dealer, collaborated with previously named accused Lalngaihawma and Lalmuanawma to illegally supply arms beyond state borders. He is alleged to have exploited his legal dealership to facilitate arms trafficking. Meanwhile, Lalmuanpuia and Lalrinchhunga actively procured and delivered arms and explosives to insurgent factions. Authorities also identified Lalrinchhunga’s involvement in the illicit manufacturing and repair of firearms. The accused were aware that the arms were intended for terror-linked operations, further escalating violence in the northeast.

The case was initially registered in December 2023, based on credible intelligence linking several individuals to a widespread arms network spanning the northeast region and extending to other states, including Delhi. The NIA asserts that the network not only enabled the illegal distribution of arms but also generated funds through unlawful means, posing a severe threat to national security. With the latest chargesheet, the agency has intensified its crackdown on arms smuggling and insurgent support systems, underlining the continuing risks posed by such networks to internal stability and public safety.