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.
On 21 April 2025, Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp in Chaudharikhal village of Jiribam District, bringing together a professional medical team to offer consultations, essential medicines, and health awareness sessions. A total of 78 individuals from Ningshingkhul and neighboring villages benefited from the initiative. Villagers expressed their gratitude, appreciating Assam Rifles’ commitment to serving the community. The event also strengthened unity among attendees, reinforcing Assam Rifles’ dedication to humanitarian outreach across the region.”
“Silchar witnessed violent street fights on April 13 as hundreds of Muslims protested the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. The initially peaceful procession escalated, leading to clashes between protesters and Assam Police.”
In a heart-wrenching incident in Cachar, Assam, a young couple allegedly died by suicide after their relationship faced familial opposition. The bodies of Javed Akhtar and a 17-year-old girl were found hanging from a tree, and authorities are investigating the possibility of honor killing. In a separate tragedy on Saraswati Puja in Nalbari, another young couple reportedly consumed poison during the celebration. While the girl succumbed, the boy remains in critical condition.
“In Assam’s Cachar district, a devastating road accident claimed the lives of three family members—a father, mother, and their 7-year-old child—while two other minors are in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Ramnagar area near Tarapur, Silchar, when a speeding truck collided with their autorickshaw. The victims were residents of Srikona, traveling from ISBT towards Tarapur. The police have launched an investigation into reckless driving as a possible cause.”
On the afternoon of Eid, a ride turned fatal for Firdaus Alam on the Silchar Ramnagar bypass. A head-on collision with a scooter resulted in his immediate death, while the two scooter riders sustained severe injuries. Police arrived at the scene, sending the injured to Silchar Medical College and recovering Alam’s body, leaving behind a grieving family who has lost their only son.
A formal complaint has been filed against Professor Mahmood Ansari of the Economics Department at Assam University, Silchar, following allegations of verbal abuse, caste-based discrimination, and threats against maintenance workers. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, at the professor’s official residence, reportedly involved aggressive and offensive remarks towards workers carrying out maintenance under an Annual Maintenance Contract. According to the complaint, Professor Ansari insulted the workers, including making derogatory comments about their caste and the people of Barak Valley.
The situation escalated when he allegedly targeted a worker from a Scheduled Caste background with a slur, detained them inside his residence, and threatened them with physical harm. Despite a formal complaint lodged with the university by the workers’ contractor, no action has been taken by Assam University, leading the workers to approach the police for an FIR under the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
In a significant operation on Tuesday, Assam Police seized 66,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs. 20 crore in Cachar district. Acting on reliable intelligence, a police team raided the residence of Md Dil Bahar in Raj Gobindpur, Baga, and discovered the drugs hidden in the false ceiling. The tablets contained a psychotropic substance, and authorities believe they were smuggled from a neighboring state. This operation follows another major drug seizure in South Salmara Mankachar district, underscoring the state’s commitment to tackling drug trafficking.
A silver oil lamp was discovered by municipal workers during drain cleaning in Silchar’s Nutanpatty area, sparking curiosity among locals, with many speculating about its historical or religious significance, police have taken custody of the lamp for examination, authorities are investigating its origins, while residents eagerly await official confirmation.
Barak Bolchhe!
