Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, DG Assam Rifles, visited the Assam Rifles Battalion at Mokokchung, Nagaland on Tuesday to review the security in the region.
The apprehended individuals and seized contents were handed over to Patharkandi Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings. Assam Rifles has demonstrated its commitment to a drug-free society.
The operations were carried out by Police at Phaisen Check Gate and by joint teams comprising Champhai Police Station staff, Zokhawthar Police Station Staff and the 42nd Assam Rifles Battalion, said the police.
Assam Rifles Battalion apprehended two persons and seized 257 Kg Marijuana with approximate cost of Rs 1 crore in gen A Ambassa, under Ambassa PS, Dhalai District, Tripura on Friday, officials informed through a statement.
The village authorities of the Boro Chenam village approached the Assam Rifles Battalion to provide Solar Street Lights which is one of the basic essential amenities.
Aizawl battalion of Assam Rifles in an operation under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) on Sunday recovered illegal weapons at Hmuifang village and detained four people.