Tag: Assam Rifles

Weaponised Drones Arrive In Crisis-Hit Manipur In Major Escalation

September 2, 2024 admin

Manipur Police said weaponised drones were used to attack civilians on Sunday Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi: For the first time, crisis-hit Manipur saw the use of drones to drop bombs, signalling a major escalation in the state hit by ethnic violence between the Meitei community and the Kuki tribes. Until yesterday, drones were used only for reconnaissance….

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Bond Of Trust, On Raksha Bandhan, Manipur Women Tie Rakhis To Soldiers

August 19, 2024 admin

Women in Manipur celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Indian Army and Assam Rifles soldiers Imphal/New Delhi: Amid the situation in Manipur, women from the valley areas such as Bishnupur and Imphal East and hill areas of Kakching, Ukhrul, Kangpokpi and Leimakhong found a culturally inspiring way to express their solidarity and trust in the Indian Army…

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Agenda-Driven Narratives, Top Assam Rifles Officer On Bias Allegations In Manipur

July 27, 2024 admin

Assam Rifles has maintained a neutral stance since violence began in Manipur: Lt General PC Nair Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi: The Assam Rifles has maintained a neutral stance since ethnic violence began in Manipur in May 2023, the dual-role force’s Director General Lieutenant General PC Nair has said, and termed as “stupid reports” allegations that the Assam…

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Over 500 Rescued, Riverbanks Reinforced In Imphal Valley

July 3, 2024 admin

The prompt actions of Assam Rifles resulted in safely rescuing 550 civilians in Assam, Dispur: The Assam Rifles has launched Operation Jal Raahat II to prevent rising water level from breaching the riverbanks and prevent flooding in residential areas in Imphal East and Imphal West districts. “In response to urgent requests Assam Rifles launched Operation…

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Assam Rifles Refutes Maring Tribe Body’s Allegations On Illegal Immigrants In Manipur

June 19, 2024 admin

Refugees from Myanmar have been taking shelter in India Imphal: The Assam Rifles in a statement on Tuesday refuted allegations by a tribal group that said refugees from war-torn Myanmar have been found allegedly building houses in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district without informing the state authorities. The alleged illegal settlement was found between pillar number 82…

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Heroin Worth Rs 8.43 Crore Smuggled From Myanmar Seized In Mizoram

May 25, 2024 admin

No arrest, however, was made in connection with the seizure. (Representational) Aizawl: Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police in a joint operation have seized heroin valued at Rs 8.43 crore from Champhai district, an official said on Friday. Assam Rifles sources said that acting on a tip-off, the joint team of para-military troopers and Mizoram police…

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Army Brings Down Heavy Fire On Suspected Insurgents In Manipur, Rescues 75 Women Meira Paibis

May 19, 2024 admin

Two soldiers fire a mortar towards unknown armed people in Manipur’s Uyok Imphal: The army engaged in a fierce gunfight with suspected insurgents and rescued 75 women of a social and cultural institution in Manipur, according to a statement by the military on Sunday. The incident happened on May 16. The group of armed people…

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In Major Op, Assam Rifles Recover Heavy Weapons In Nagaland

April 29, 2024 admin

The troops also arrested one individual during the raid. Assam Rifles on Monday recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition close to the Indo-Myanmar border in Mon district of Nagaland. Following inputs regarding the weapons near border area, the Assam Rifles troops launched the search operation and recovered a huge quantity of arms…

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Lemtinsei Singson, Commander Of Manipur Ceasefire-Linked Insurgent Group, Arrested With Brown Sugar By Assam Rifles

October 16, 2023 admin

The Assam Rifles have been actively involved in Manipur operations (File) Imphal/New Delhi: The commander of a Kuki insurgent group that had signed a ceasefire agreement has been arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Manipur, the police said. A first information report (FIR) has been filed against the accused, Lemtinsei Singson, 50, commander of the…

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Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

August 29, 2023 admin

An Indian Army jawan looking at the India-China border through his telescope in Arunachal Pradesh. File. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in the country, has slapped a legal notice against a Manipur politician for causing “considerable harm to…

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