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Assam: Police apprehends Manipur resident, recovers weapons in Cachar

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and police apprehended a resident of Manipur along with weapons in Assam's Cachar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Rifles trooper, Arunachal youth injured in firing

Two persons injured in exchange of fire in Arunachal's Changlang district. Assam Rifles personnel mistook youth hunting in forest for extremists. Limong Lungri shot in leg, Assam Rifles trooper hit in chest, rushed to Army base in Dibrugarh. Locals protest, surround Assam Rifles camp, demand action. Situation tense but under…

The Hindu

Attempt to ambush Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur

Attempt to ambush Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur's Tengnoupal district with IED foiled. No injuries/deaths reported. PLA cadres remotely detonated IED, opened fire, but were effectively retaliated. ITLF's statement of "self-rule" in districts dominated by Kuki-Zo people has "no legal/constitutional basis"; legal action being taken.

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Drug smugglers find new route via Mizoram, evade clashes-hit Manipur

Smugglers in Mizoram use excavators to carve out a 10-km “jeepable road” in Myanmar to create a new drug route. The route is used to avoid the ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur, considered a more strategic and convenient passage. The State's Excise and Narcotics Department and Assam Rifles have seized drugs and…

The Hindu

Beware of camouflaged civilian trucks that resemble our vehicles: Assam Rifles

Assam Rifles warns Manipur police of "Meitei miscreants" using refurbished civilian trucks to resemble Assam Rifles vehicles for anti-national activities. Protest erupted in valley districts demanding release of five armed men arrested in camouflage uniform. Central security forces in Manipur face challenge of armed men in police uniforms. Assam Rifles…

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Centre to withdraw Rapid Action Force from Manipur

Government considers phased withdrawal of Rapid Action Force from Manipur due to unsuitable exposure to anti-insurgency theatre. 10 companies of RAF deployed in Manipur, along with 36,000 paramilitary forces. 4,500 CAPF personnel sent on request of State govt. Meitei groups demand removal of Indian Army and Assam Rifles from buffer…

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Assam Rifles to train 30 competitive exam aspirants in Tripura

With an aim to train 30 students for various competitive exams, Assam Rifles in collaboration with Axis Bank and National Integrity and Educational Development Organization (NIEDO) will run a project "Sentinel Centre of Educational Excellence, Skilling and Wellness" in Tripura. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Meitei group meets Rajnath, demands withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

The Hindu

In Manipur, Army and paramilitary forces face a constant challenge — armed men in police uniforms

Armed men in police uniforms are a constant challenge for the Central security forces in violence-hit Manipur, a defence source said.

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Two killed in Manipur amid firing between miscreants, security forces near Kuki-Zo settlement at Pallel

Two killed and several others injured in Pallel, Manipur amid heavy firing between armed miscreants and security forces. Over 40 women injured, 8 miscreants and 3 security personnel sustained bullet injuries.

The Hindu

Govt ‘partisan’, fake news in Manipur media deepening divide: Editors’ Guild fact-finding report

“Fake news finding space in Imphal media” is continuously deepening the ethnic divide in Manipur, said a fact-finding report issued by the Editors’ Guild of India on Saturday. The state’s media outlets, which are concentrated in Imphal Valley, have “seemingly become Meitei media”, the report said, listing out several fake…

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"Assam Rifles seized drugs worth over ₹4,200 crore in the past four years,” says DG P.C. Nair

Assam Rifles has seized drugs worth Rs 4,267 crore in the past four years, with Rs 875 crore in 2020, Rs 1,402 crore in 2021, Rs 855 crore in 2022 and Rs 1,135 crore in 2021. DG Assam Rifles also highlighted the procurement of modern weapons and equipment, and the…

The Hindu

8 killed, 29 injured in Manipur since August 29: source

Assam Rifles (AR) remain unbiased in Manipur violence, rescuing innocent people & destroying bunkers. AR chief says current unrest not close to 90s Naga militancy.

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Heroin worth Rs 2.25 crore seized in Tripura, 3 held

In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and Kumarghat Police Station apprehended three persons and seized heroin worth Rs 2.25 crore from their possession. Read further on dynamite news:

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Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

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Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology

Assam Rifles has served legal notice on Manipur politician Maheshwar Thounaojam for tarnishing its reputation and discouraging its personnel. Assam Rifles seeks apology and retraction of statement made at a meet in Delhi. Assam Rifles has been serving nation, protecting citizens and upholding integrity of NE states. Politician refuses to…

The Hindu

Union Minister stresses importance of skilled manpower in building new India

Union Minister L. Murugan urged the new recruits to take up responsibility in building a new India. He praised the younger generation for spearheading advancements in various spheres. At the 8th phase of Rozgar Mela, 1,203 people were recruited across Kerala for posts in CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, CISF, and…

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Manipur government plans to supply essentials to tribal district

Manipur government to transport essential commodities to Churachandpur from August 28. Health department to undertake aerial supply via BSF, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police. Transporters in Imphal refuse to ply to area due to safety risk. Kuki body re-imposed blockade on Dimapur-Imphal NH2. Govt. developing alternative supply routes for tribal…

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May 3 violence was likely pre-planned: Manipur CM Biren Singh

In an interview with The Hindu, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that he has spoken to the Meitei civil society groups and will ensure that Kuki-Zo MLAs are not harmed. The tribal MLAs are likely to skip the Assembly Session due to security concerns.

The Hindu

Assam Rifles not to be replaced in Manipur

Several BJP legislators and Meitei groups have accused the oldest paramilitary force in the country

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Morning Digest | Manipur debate in Rajya Sabha lost in a maze of rules; China goes 10 months without envoy in India ahead of key meetings, and more

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Thirumavalavan slams Manipur govt. for ‘defaming’ Army, demands Amit Shah’s statement in Lok Sabha

Thol. Thirumavalavan demands Union Home Minister Amit Shah make statement in Lok Sabha on FIR filed by Manipur Police against Assam Rifles. He claims BJP govt. in Manipur attempting to vilify army to conceal their shortcomings, which is unprecedented and detrimental.

The Hindu

Fabricated attempts to malign image of Assam Rifles: Army's Spear Corps

The Army’s Spear Corps said there have been fabricated attempts to malign the image of the Assam Rifles, which has been engaged in restoring peace in ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

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Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles

Manipur Police have filed an FIR against the Assam Rifles for "obstruction of duty" and "criminal intimidation" after they allegedly allowed Kuki militants to escape. This comes after Meitei civil society groups and BJP MLAs accused the Assam Rifles of bias in tackling the ethnic violence.

The Hindu

Assam Rifles unit replaced at checkpoint along Churachandpur-Bishnupur boundary

Manipur government orders Assam Rifles to replace Central forces at Churachandpur-Bishnupur boundary, an area of frequent clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities. After violence on Aug 5, BJP MLA questioned role of Central forces. Stand-off at Tengnoupal continues as 300-400 Kuki-Zo women continue sit-in blockade.

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