Manipur: Assam Rifles facilitates celebration of Kongba Maru Festival in Imphal East

ANI April 7, 2025 135 views

The Assam Rifles demonstrated remarkable versatility by facilitating the spiritual Kongba Maru Festival while simultaneously conducting critical security operations in Manipur. Over 600 devotees safely celebrated their religious event, highlighting the security forces' commitment to both cultural preservation and regional stability. Concurrent joint operations by Army, Assam Rifles, and state police units resulted in significant weapon recoveries across multiple districts. These coordinated efforts showcase the complex security landscape in Manipur and the multi-dimensional role of Indian security forces.

"More than 600 devotees paid respects at the temple" - Assam Rifles Press Release
Imphal East, April 7: Assam Rifles facilitated the celebration of Kongba Maru Festival, a significant religious and cultural event at restive Sagolmang in Imphal East on Sunday. It coordinated with other stakeholders to ensure the unhindered movement of devotees, medical assistance, and other amenities.

Key Points

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Assam Rifles ensures safe passage for religious festival in Imphal East

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Joint security operations recover 22 weapons across Manipur districts

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Coordinated efforts between multiple security agencies

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Successful apprehension of six militant cadres

Celebrated with deep spiritual fervour, the Kongba Maru Festival honours a sacred hill and temple of immense significance. More than 600 devotees paid respects at the temple. The population conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to the Assam Rifles for their dedicated efforts.

Earlier this week, a series of information-based joint operations by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations in Manipur resulted in the apprehension of six cadres and the recovery of twenty-two weapons, grenades, ammunition and other war-like stores.

The operations were undertaken in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF and ITBP in the hill and valley districts of Imphal West, Kakching, Imphal East, Churachandpur and Bishnupur between April 4 and 05, 2025, said the Army.

Army and Manipur Police apprehended two cadres and recovered a pistol from Karpur Sangha of Imphal East district.

In Chandpur of Bishnupur district, four weapons comprising one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one Carbine, one .303 Rifle, one Double Barrel Rifle, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered by Army and Manipur Police on 04 April 2025 and one SLR, one 303 Rifle, one gun with a telescopic sight, one 0.177gun, two Pistols, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered from Khongam Pat of Imphal West.

On the same day, in Kakching district Assam Rifles and Manipur Police apprehended two cadres and recovered two pistols, ammunition and war-like stores from Khongjom Khebaching, Churachandpur district. Two caders were also recovered from D Vaison of the same district.

In Imphal East district, one Carbine, four Pistols, one .22 Rifle, one 12 Bore Single Barrel Rifle, two Single Bore Barrel Rifles, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered from Ngariyan Hill.The apprehended individuals and recovered stores have been handed over to the Manipur Police for further investigation and dispersal.

Earlier on April 5, Security forces recovered arms and ammunition during the search operations and area domination conducted in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts of Manipur, stated an official press release. In one such operation, security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from Laisoi hill areas under Keibul Lamjao Police Station, in Bishnupur district.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
So heartwarming to see our security forces supporting cultural events while maintaining peace 🙏 The Kongba Maru Festival is such an important tradition for the community. Great coordination all around!
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the security efforts, I wonder if there could be more transparency about the apprehended individuals. Were they given proper legal representation? The weapons recovery is impressive though.
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Meena L.
The Assam Rifles are doing amazing work on multiple fronts! Protecting our traditions while keeping us safe from armed elements. That's 22 weapons off the streets - imagine the lives saved.
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Arjun P.
The Kongba Maru Festival part got overshadowed by all the security operations details. Maybe next time separate these into two articles? Both are important but need proper focus.
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Sunita T.
My cousin attended the festival and said the arrangements were perfect! Big thanks to all the forces involved. The medical assistance on standby was especially reassuring for elderly devotees.
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David N.
That's an impressive haul of weapons recovered! Shows how much work goes on behind the scenes to keep festivals like this safe. More power to our security forces 👏

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Manipur Assam Rifles Kongba Maru Festival Imphal East Security Operations Indian Army
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