Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, seized illegal foreign cigarettes worth Rs 2 crores from Savomphai in Jiribam district on 20 May 2025. The contraband, comprising 98 bags each containing 1000 cigarette packets, was being smuggled via boat from Tipaimukh and was intended for Bangladesh. Two individuals were apprehended. This operation highlights Assam Rifles’ resolute stance against smuggling and their continued efforts to dismantle cross-border illicit networks.
On the occasion of World Dengue Day, Assam Rifles organised an impactful awareness campaign and fumigation drive in Jiribam district, Manipur, highlighting its commitment to public health and disease prevention through medical camps, lectures, and sanitation efforts.
Assam Rifles organised friendly volleyball matches at Kaimai on 26 April 2025, promoting camaraderie, sportsmanship, and unity among local communities and security forces. The event strengthened ties through active participation and mutual trust.
Assam Rifles marked World Malaria Day with a dedicated campaign across various villages in Tamenglong and Jiribam Districts. The initiative involved fumigation drives to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, followed by informative lectures on malaria prevention, symptoms, and treatment for school children. Mosquito nets and repellents were distributed to the public to further aid in preventing the spread of malaria. The campaign aimed to enhance community awareness and promote healthier, safer environments.
Assam Rifles played a crucial role in extricating an oil tanker stuck due to an under-construction drain on NH-37 near Oinamlong Village, Tamenglong District. Their swift action prevented the truck from overturning, ensuring the restoration of traffic flow on this vital highway, which is a lifeline for Manipur. This timely intervention reflects their commitment to emergency response and regional normalcy.
Assam Rifles celebrated Easter with enthusiasm in Nungba, Kaimai, Kadamtala, and Borobekra villages in Manipur’s Tamenglong and Jiribam Districts, engaging local communities through cake cutting, sweets distribution, and interactions, fostering trust and goodwill.
In a significant move to bolster peace and cooperation, Assam Rifles held a constructive dialogue with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Jiribam and Tamenglong districts on 14 April 2025. The interaction, conducted in Kadamtala, Borobekra, Nungba, and Kaimai, aimed at addressing security concerns and community welfare issues through mutual understanding and collaboration.
Assam Rifles organised friendly volleyball matches with local youth in Kaimai and Nungba villages, Manipur, on 03 April 2025. With 75 participants, the event fostered camaraderie, showcased vibrant sportsmanship, and strengthened bonds between the security forces and local communities.
On 25 March 2025, Assam Rifles seized counterfeit Indian currency notes worth ₹37,28,500 in Rongpur, Silchar, Assam. Initially launched as a search operation targeting drug smuggling, the operation uncovered a significant stash of fake currency instead. This successful operation underscores Assam Rifles’ vigilance and commitment to curbing illegal activities in the region, contributing to the prevention of counterfeit currency circulation.
Barak Bolchhe!
