"Our position on the ongoing situation in Myanmar is very clear. We want secession of the violence and the resolution of the situation through constructive dialogue. We reiterate our call for the return of peace, stability and democracy in Myanmar," said Ministry of External Affairs Spokespe
Esther Lalpekmawii, a Myanmar national and mother to a 9-month-old, is currently taking shelter in the Zokhawthar area of Mizoram's Champhai district. She remains fearful due to the recent airstrikes by the Myanmar army in a neighbouring village along the Indo-Myanmar border.
Around 5000 Myanmar nationals are now taking shelter in the Zokhawthar area of Mizoram's Champhai district as they fled from Myanmar and entered the Champhai district following a fresh airstrike by the Myanmar army in the bordering areas along the Indo-Myanmar border.
Assam Rifles recovered 25.4 grams of narcotics worth rupees 17.78 lakh in Champhai on November 1, according to an official statement from Assam Rifles.
In yet another success against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles recovered 30 cases of foreign origin cigarettes worth Rupees 39 lakh in general area Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road, Champhai district on Thursday, said an official statement from Assam Rifles.
"Recovered foreign-origin cigarettes, whiskey and beer worth Rs 27.68 lakh in the general Area Zokhawthar-Melbuk Road, Champhai district on October 24," said a statement issued by Assam Rifles on Wednesday.
In a joint operation, Assam Rifles, along with Mizoram Police, recovered 168 grams of heroin worth Rs 1.17 crore in Mizoram's Champhai District's Tlangsam Village and arrested one person on October 21, an official from the Assam Rifles said on Monday.
Assam Rifles under Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered 17 cases of Foreign Origin Cigarettes, 88 cases of Beer, 15 cases and 2 bottles of whiskey and 16 cases of wine worth Rs 26.86 Lakh in Champhai district on October 7.
The operations were carried out by combined teams of Assam Rifles and Excise and Narcotics Department Champhai based on specific information. During the operation, four individuals were also arrested.
Assam Rifles have seized a large number of contraband drugs worth Rs 1.65 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district, said an official statement from Assam Rifles on Thursday.