During patrolling in the Kumbi area in the early hours, personnel of the Army's 2 Mahar regiment intercepted two SUVs, they said.

Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by Sub Divisional Police Officer Chokpot surrounded the area at 1.15 am and unearthed 340 rounds of ammunition along with four boxes at around 3.27 am.

While Russia remains a significant contributor to India's arms acquisitions, with a share of 36 percent, the country has diversified its sources, marking a departure from historical trends.