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A memorial meeting was held at the Dharmanagar Municipal Conference Hall to honor late journalists Palash Sen and Jyotirmoy Roy, organized by the Dharmanagar Press Club. Dignitaries, including Speaker Biswabandhu Sen and press representatives, paid tribute to their contributions. Palash Sen, former president of Dharmanagar Press Club, passed away due to kidney-related ailments, while Jyotirmoy Roy, a veteran journalist and literary figure, succumbed to bronchial cancer. Speakers emphasized their lasting legacy, and calls were made to commemorate them through a memorial plaque or road naming. The event concluded with formal tributes to their families.
Assam Rifles organized a medical camp in Gaukhal village, Boro Bekera Sub Division, Manipur, on January 12, 2024, providing free healthcare services, consultations, and medicines to 98 villagers, including 14 children, from Gaukhal and nearby areas.
Assam Rifles takes a step towards empowering rural women by distributing materials for a women’s community hall in Kaimai Village. This initiative underscores their commitment to fostering community development and strengthening bonds with local residents.
Assam Rifles conducted extensive area domination and sanitization operations in Jiribam district, Manipur, on 01 December 2024. Covering multiple critical locations and patrolling along NH-37, the operations aimed to neutralize threats and foster trust among local communities. Residents expressed gratitude for Assam Rifles’ proactive measures to ensure peace and stability in the region.
On World AIDS Day, Assam Rifles conducted an awareness lecture in Nungba, Manipur, to educate villagers about HIV/AIDS prevention and health practices. With active participation from the local community, the session addressed key topics such as causes, symptoms, and misconceptions surrounding HIV/AIDS. The event emphasized the importance of health education in fostering a stigma-free environment and was well-received by the attendees.
In a series of coordinated operations across Manipur, Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in collaboration with local security forces, successfully recovered arms, ammunition, and dismantled illegal bunkers. These efforts highlight the relentless commitment of the forces to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Jiribam, once a peaceful district in Manipur, has been devastated by violence, resulting in 19 deaths and widespread destruction. The tragic events, including the brutal murder of a woman and the abduction and deaths of a family, have left the community in turmoil. Assam Rifles played a pivotal role in diffusing tensions, offering hope amidst chaos. As the government steps in with security measures and the NIA investigates, there is a growing call for reconciliation. The people of Jiribam now face the challenging path of healing and rebuilding their fractured community.