Two other jawans were injured in the attack. According to officials, terrorists opened fire on a vehicle carrying the troops while it was travelling on a busy road and later fled in a white van.
In a significant effort to combat cross-border narcotics trafficking, the Assam Rifles executed a search operation on 17 September 2025, informed by specific intelligence. This operation took place near Zote village in the Champhai District of Mizoram.
Assam Rifles recovered 2.37 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹7.11 crore during an operation in Zokhawthar, Mizoram. A suspect carrying the narcotics fled the spot, and the seized contraband was handed over to the police for further investigation.
Assam Rifles has seized 51 grams of Heroin valued at Rs. 35.7 lakh and apprehended an individual from Chanmari West area of Mizoram's Aizawl, said an official release.
Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of Spear Corps, undertook a comprehensive visit to Churachandpur District as part of his wider review of the security landscape across Manipur on Thursday, said a press release from Assam Rifles.
In a spectacular display of patriotism, Major Gen Suresh Bhambhu, YSM, SM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) unfurled a 72 feet high Monumental National Flag at HQ IGAR East, Srikona on Wednesday in the presence of Major Gen Ashim Kohli, SM (Retd), CEO, Flag Foundation of India.
The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a series of joint security operations in close coordination with Manipur Police from August 31 to September 06 in Manipur.
Assam Rifles organised an Ex-Servicemen Interaction Meet at Udaipur Training Node to strengthen bonds with its veterans and reaffirm commitment to their welfare.
The Assam Rifles apprehended an individual and seized arms and ammunition during an operation in Chamdur P-I village of Mizoram's Lawngtlai district, officials said.
In a series of joint operations conducted across multiple districts of Manipur, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in close coordination with the Manipur Police, apprehended three cadres of hill and valley-based insurgent groups and recovered 53 weapons, seven improvised explosive devices (IE
Acting on credible intelligence, Assam Rifles recovered a sizeable cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other war-like stores during a search operation in Saikumphai village of Champhai district in Mizoram.