In addition to its successful anti-narcotics operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura in two consecutive days.
Following Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal and joint public awareness efforts by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal arms possession, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, along with Manipur Police and the state administration, facilitated the surrender of 48 weapons in Manipur on February 25.
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
The troops seized the vehicle and apprehended the three individuals (including two women) travelling in it. The apprehended personnel, the seized vehicle, and the explosives have been handed over to Mizoram Police.
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with representatives of the Excise and Narcotics Department, recovered the heroin in the general area of Lunglei town. Based on specific intelligence input, the joint team intercepted a scooter and recovered the drugs.
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, 16 weapons and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered in Churachandpur district and one weapon in Imphal East District by the members of the Zomi and
An intelligence-based operation in the general area of Maojang village, H Munnon, Tengnoupal district on February 21 by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police resulted in the recovery of five IEDs. The IEDs were destroyed in situ after due clearances and precautions.
In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Department, seized gold in bars and unfinished ornaments from the general area of Badarghat, West Tripura district on Saturday.
In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, along with the Customs Department, seized 2286.9 kg of marijuana from the Vijayanagar area in West Tripura district on Saturday.
In a major crackdown on smuggling, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Customs Preventive Force, Champhai, seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 42.5 lakh in Mizoram's Chhungte area, said Assam Rifles.
Members of the Zomi and Kuki communities in Manipur voluntarily surrendered 16 weapons and ammunition in Churachandpur district following an appeal by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, said Assam Rifles in a statement.