In a major operation, the Assam Rifles seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives, including 15 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and 42 country-made grenades, from Manipur's Tengnoupal district.
One battalion is being dispatched from Telangana’s Warangal, while the other is en route from Jharkhand’s Latehar. These forces will establish bases in Kangvai, Churachandpur district, and around the capital, Imphal, respectively.
The Assam Rifles (AR) have deployed anti-drone systems in Manipur to counter any 'rogue drones,' and additional anti-drone guns are being brought into the state by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to enhance security measures.
Speaking to the media, Lieutenant General Nair emphasised that many of the videos currently in circulation are not genuine and do not pertain to the northeastern region of India.
Assam Rifles has been continuously operating against narcotics and drug smuggling in the state in an endeavour to strengthen the future of Mizoram.
According to PRO(D) Tezpur, after the initial probe, the apprehended cadre will be handed over to Khonsa Police for further investigation.
The constructions of the railway infrastructure in Noney district are part of the Rs 14,320 crore broad gauge Jiribam-Imphal railway project.
The MHA also decides to give 3 years age relaxation beyond the prescribed upper age limit to Agniveers for recruitment in CAPFs & Assam Rifles.
One person was killed and four others were injured when the railway police opened fire to control the situation.
Well placed knowledgeable sources suggest that the China factor behind this unfortunate occurrence cannot be ruled out. Indo-China relations are already under strain and there has been ample evidence in the past about covert Chinese support to Northeast insurgents including the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) (I/M), the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and others including the Manipuri groups.
