In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized 800 grams of high-grade cocaine in the heart of Agartala City, Tripura, a press release from Assam Rifles stated.
The initiative aims to provide employment opportunities, enhance physical and mental preparedness, and guide local youth toward building a disciplined and secure future in the armed forces, according to an official statement from the Army.
Based on intelligence regarding illicit poppy cultivation, Assam Rifles, alongwith CRPF and Manipur Police, launched a joint operation in the general area of Loibol Khullen in Kangpokpi District on Saturday.
In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Mizoram Police, recovered 15 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets worth approximately ₹45 crore in Ngopa, Saitual district.
In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Rifles, in coordination with CRPF and Manipur Police, successfully destroyed a large-scale illicit poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
In a rapid response to a distress call, Assam Rifles extended crucial assistance in the search for missing students of NIT Silchar, who reportedly went missing near Bahkol waterfall in Lower Boulsol, Harangajao.
According to a release, during the operation, the team apprehended one individual, a resident of Silchar, who was transporting 20,000 Yaba Tablets worth Rs 6 Crores via Silchar Bypass Road.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the movement of illicit goods along the Indo-Myanmar border region, Assam Rifles personnel launched an operation and intercepted a Bolero camper vehicle driven by one Lalhmingmawia Ralte.
Assam Rifles has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rudram Dynamics Foundation (RDF), a non-profit organisation, to jointly undertake initiatives in the fields of academics, research, innovation, incubation, training and online education, a press release said.
The event was jointly organised by the 7th Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry (7 Sikh LI) and personnel of the 4th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army, along with locals, who took part with deep reverence and a spiritual spirit.
The two-day conference was chaired by Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General of Assam Rifles, and attended by Formation Commanders, Battalion Commanders, and Staff Officers from Headquarters DGAR and various formations.