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From July 18 to August 3, 2024, the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, alongside the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Assam Rifles, held a comprehensive joint training exercise at Sigar Military Station. This collaborative effort aimed to boost inter-agency coordination and operational efficiency. The exercise brought together thirteen units from the Indian Army, sixteen regiments of […]
Date: July 30, 2024 Location: Kambiron Village, Nungba, Manipur Assam Rifles honored the legacy of freedom fighter Haipou Jadonang on his 119th birth anniversary with a commemorative ceremony at Kambiron Village, Nungba. The event, held in the early hours, included wreath presentations, an opening prayer, speeches, and a closing hymn. Haipou Jadonang is celebrated for […]
Imphal East, Manipur, July 26, 2024: The Assam Rifles celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Brighter English School in Terapur, Imphal East district, with a focus on both honoring soldiers’ bravery and enhancing the school’s infrastructure. In a bid to improve hygiene standards, Assam Rifles installed two washbasins at the school. The […]
Kohima, Nagaland — July 10, 2024 — Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen, the Commander of Assam Rifles has generously donated chairs and hearing aids to the Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association in Kohima, Nagaland. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for retired personnel and underscores the organization’s ongoing support […]
In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Rifleman Alok Rao of 18 Assam Rifles was posthumously awarded the prestigious Shaurya Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries and military personnel, commemorated Rifleman Rao’s extraordinary courage and sacrifice during a critical operation in Manipur. Rifleman Alok Rao, serving […]
Manipur, July 3: Responding to the escalating flood crisis in Manipur, the Assam Rifles has initiated “Operation Jal Rahat II” to strengthen defenses along riverbanks and mitigate the inundation threatening residential areas. Troops from the Assam Rifles have been actively engaged in rescue operations in Singjamei, Imphal East, where rising waters have trapped residents. They […]
Security forces in Manipur have achieved significant milestones in their ongoing efforts to ensure security and stability in the region. On June 22, authorities arrested Sathaolen Kilong, 24, for extorting money from truck drivers near Bongmol Village on NH-2, Kangpokpi district. Kilong was apprehended between Kalapahar and Bongmol villages, where officials seized incriminating items, including […]
In a significant operation, authorities in Mizoram’s Champhai district seized heroin valued at Rs 1.68 crore following a joint effort by the Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police. The bust occurred in the Jail Veng area on Thursday, where 240 grams of heroin were confiscated. Two suspects, hailing from Aizawl and Siaha, were apprehended during the […]
In a coordinated effort between Assam Rifles and the Customs Division, a significant cache of arms was seized in the Adamtilla area of Karimganj district, Assam, on June 19. The operation resulted in the discovery of a country-made 9mm pistol with a magazine, four live rounds of 9mm ammunition, four live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, […]
The Assam Rifles has issued a firm response to allegations made by various Naga civil bodies regarding the presence of illegal immigrants in Manipur. These allegations were part of a memorandum submitted to Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding action against alleged illegal migrants from Myanmar and the withdrawal of Assam Rifles from the Indo-Myanmar border […]