Tezpur, May 26 (IANS) The Army’s Gajraj Corps on Tuesday successfully hosted a military-civil fusion seminar titled “Sonitpur SAMVAD” in Tezpur, aimed at strengthening civil-military cooperation and promoting collective nation-building under the vision of “Samoohik Prayas Se Rashtranirman” with the guiding principle of “Rashtra Sarvopari”. A defence spokesman said that the acronym SAMVAD represents the core pillars of the initiative — Samanvay, Aatmanirbharta, Mansik Dridhta, Vish…
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Aizawl, May 25 (IANS) In two major operations in Mizoram, Assam Rifles personnel seized drugs and gold valued at around Rs 6.75 crore and arrested three smugglers, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said that, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding narcotics trafficking in the Zokhawthar area of Mizoram’s Champhai district, troops of Assam Rifles, in coordination with the state police, carried out a joint operation.During the well-coordinated operation, the joint team inte…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, has seized 2.25 kg of cocaine worth approximately Rs 11.25 crore in the illegal market in two separate operations conducted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport, Mumbai. Four foreign nationals involved in drug smuggling through body concealment have been arrested in connection with the cases. According to officials, on May 22, acting on …
Imphal, May 22 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to guiding the local populace, particularly the younger generation, towards peace, progress and harmony, the Assam Rifles organised a series of community outreach initiatives across Manipur, officials said on Friday. A Defence spokesperson said that the outreach activities, conducted on Thursday and Friday, were aimed at inspiring the youth to pursue education, make informed career choices and adopt healthy and disciplined lifestyles. The initiati…
New Delhi/Aizawl, May 22 (IANS) In two major operations in the northeastern states of Assam and Mizoram, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized a large quantity — around 60,000 kg — of smuggled foreign-origin areca nuts (betel nuts), the central agency said on Friday.An official statement said that, acting on specific intelligence, DRI Guwahati Zonal Unit conducted operations in Mizoram and Assam earlier this week, leading to the seizures of the Myanmarese areca nuts. Initial…
Aizawl, May 22 (IANS) The Assam Rifles have seized Myanmar-smuggled foreign cigarettes and recovered arms and ammunition in two separate operations in Mizoram, arresting two individuals, officials said on Friday. A defence spokesman said that, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the illegal possession of arms and ammunition in the Tuikhawtlang area of Aizawl district, Assam Rifles troops launched a swift, well-planned and meticulously coordinated joint operation with the Mizoram Pol…
Imphal, May 21 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police, assisted by central security forces, recovered 67 arms, including 27 AK-series rifles and 11 US-made rifles, besides a huge cache of ammunition and explosives during a series of operations conducted over the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. A senior police official said that four hardcore militants belonging to the United National Liberation Front-Pambei faction (UNLF-Pambei) were also arrested during the operations carried…
Agartala/Aizawl, May 20 (IANS) Assam Rifles and the Indian Army conducted joint flood relief and disaster response training exercises in Tripura and Mizoram aimed at enhancing coordination, operational preparedness and emergency response capabilities ahead of the monsoon season in the two Northeastern states, officials said on Wednesday. Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that the two-day joint training exercise, held in Tripura on May 19 and 20, was organised to ensure sea…
Aizawl, May 18 (IANS) Assam Rifles personnel seized 1,200 detonators and arrested an individual in Mizoram’s Aizawl district, officials said on Monday. A defence spokesman said that in a successful operation, Assam Rifles troops recovered the detonators, used to trigger a larger explosion in a bomb or explosive charge, from the Durtlang area of Aizawl.During the operation, one individual was apprehended, and his vehicle seized.The spokesman said that the operation was launched based on specifi…
Agartala, May 16 (IANS) Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a joint operation, seized narcotic substances valued at Rs 8 crore and arrested a suspected drug peddler in Tripura on Saturday, officials said.A Defence Spokesman said the Assam Rifles, in coordination with the DRI, achieved a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking after seizing a huge consignment of highly addictive methamphetamine tablets from the Mungiakami area in Tripura’s Khowai district.A…