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T-56 rifle and ammunition discovered on Mahakanadarawa Tank embankment
Authorities have recovered a T-56 rifle and ammunition concealed in a parcel found along the embankment of Mahakanadarawa Tank. The discovery has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the weapons cache.
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Security forces recovered a T-56 rifle and a quantity of ammunition from a parcel discovered on the embankment of Mahakanadarawa Tank, marking another weapons find in the region. The parcel, containing the rifle and rounds, was located during operations in the area. The discovery has been documented and handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation. Investigators are working to determine how the weapons came to be abandoned at the location and whether the cache is connected to any ongoing security concerns. The T-56 rifle is a common military-issue weapon that has been used by armed forces across South and Southeast Asia. The recovery adds to ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to locate and confiscate illegal weapons caches. Authorities have called on members of the public to report any suspicious activity or locations where weapons may be stored.