In a major anti-drug operation, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Manipur Police and CRPF, seized heroin and meth tablets worth ₹76 crore from a boat on the Barak River in Jiribam on 20 July 2025. One Silchar-based individual was arrested.
Assam Rifles Extends Vital Support to Kaimai Church for Successful Children’s Bible Camp
In a commendable act of civic partnership, Assam Rifles supported the Kaimai Church in organizing a successful Children’s Bible Camp on 29 June 2025. With the provision of essential commodities and a mass feast, the event fostered unity, spiritual growth, and strengthened community bonds in the Kaimai region.
ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL CAMP IN MONGBUNG VILLAGE, JIRIBAM DISTRICT ON 26 JUNE 2025
Assam Rifles organized a free medical camp at Mongbung village in Jiribam District on 26 June 2025, providing essential healthcare services, free medicines, and health awareness sessions to 117 villagers, including men, women, and children. The initiative aimed at strengthening community health and fostering goodwill among the local population.
ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS ILLEGAL FOREIGN CIGARETTES WORTH RS 2 CRORES FROM JIRIBAM
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.
Air India’s Silchar–Kolkata Flight Faces Suspension from June 1: Public Outcry and Political Pushback Mounts
The Silchar–Kolkata Air India flight, a crucial daily connection for Barak Valley residents, faces suspension from June 1, prompting strong reactions from public representatives and regular flyers. With no official statement yet from Air India, political leaders like Parimal Suklabaidya, Sushmita Dev, and Dr Rajdeep Roy have urged the Union Civil Aviation Minister to intervene and prevent disruption in the region’s connectivity. Concerns over rising airfares, reduced accessibility, and regional isolation have further intensified calls for immediate resolution.
Curfew Rescinded in Churachandpur Due to Enhanced Law and Order Conditions.
“The curfew in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, initially imposed due to tensions between the Zomi and Hmar tribal groups, has been lifted as of April 16. Although the law and order situation has improved, security measures remain heightened following a recent explosion at the Jamsuan and Sahei road junction. Local authorities and the Central Village Defence Force have condemned the incidents, pledging thorough investigations to address residents’ safety concerns.”
ASSAM RIFLES ENGAGES WITH CSOs IN JIRIBAM AND TAMENGLONG DISTRICT
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.
Residents of Imphal West Demonstrate a Startling Orphanage Gunfire Attack.
Imphal West erupted in protest on Wednesday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on an orphanage in the Sagolband area. Though no injuries were reported, the attack sparked outrage across the community. Residents held a sit-in, demanding immediate justice and greater protection for the shelter’s vulnerable children. The orphanage manager, Khaiden Ongbi Romita, called the act a “deep injustice” and urged authorities to ensure such violence is never repeated.
To promote industry, Tripura will establish a new integrated bamboo park at Unakoti.
Tripura is set to expand its bamboo industry with the proposed Integrated Bamboo Park in Kailashahar’s Chandipur block, Unakoti District. Under the Tripura Bamboo Mission, the Rs. 162.92 crore project aims to boost bamboo-based industrial growth by establishing modern units for value-added products like activated charcoal, biodegradable utensils, and eco-friendly bamboo fibre cups. Awaiting central approval, the initiative builds on Tripura’s legacy of bamboo innovation, following the success of the RK Nagar Bamboo Park established in 2007.
