Assam Rifles News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Assam Rifles' swift action saves life of 2-year-old in remote Manipur village
Imphal, April 21: The life of a two-year-old girl in a remote village of Manipur’s mountainous Kamjong district was saved as the Assam Rifles swung into action to evacuate her for critical medical aid after the kid accidentally fell into a water tank early on Monday.
Security forces recover arms, ammunition during joint operations in Manipur
Kohima, April 21: In a series of operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles units under the Spear Corps launched multiple information-based operations in various districts of Manipur, between April 13 and 19 and recovered several arms and ammunition, officials said on Monday.
Assam Rifles seizes foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 59.8 lakh in Mizoram
Zokhawthar, April 20: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, seized a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes dumped near the general area PVCP, Melbuk, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on Saturday, Assam Rifles said in a press release.
MoS Defence review preparedness of Assam Rifles, security along India-Myanmar border
Imphal, April 10: The Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, who was on a two-day visit to trouble-torn Manipur, held a comprehensive review of the operational and administrative preparedness of Assam Rifles battalions in the region.
Assam Rifles aids in returning vehicle abandoned during 2023 Manipur unrest
Kohima, April 9: Assam Rifles organised an event at Sugnu in Kakching District of Manipur, to return six vehicles that had been abandoned during the ethnic unrest of May 2023, to their owners.
Manipur: Assam Rifles facilitates celebration of Kongba Maru Festival in Imphal East
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.
Mizoram: Assam Rifles recovers weapons, explosives; arrests one
Champhai, April 6: Assam Rifles on Sunday recovered weapons and explosives in Mizoram's Saiha district and apprehended a person.
Manipur: Joint Operation by Assam Rifles leads to successful rescue of abducted individual
Tamenlong, April 5: In a display of coordination and prompt action, Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted individual on 03 April 2025 from Tollen Village in the Tamenlong district, Manipur.
Manipur: Security forces rescue abducted private firm employee
Imphal, April 5: In a remarkable display of coordination and prompt action, Assam Rifles along with Manipur Police rescued a private company employee within 24 hours after he was abducted by the armed cadres of an unknown outfit, an official said on Friday.
Indian Army and Assam Rifles recover weapons, IEDs in Manipur operations
Kohima April 3: In a series of joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation, of Spear Corps, launched operations, based on information, in Churachandpur, Imphal West, Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Bishnupur districts of Manipur between March 29 to April 3, an official statement said.
Senior Army officer visits Red Shield Division in Manipur, discusses operational effectiveness
Imphal, April 3: A senior Army officer on Thursday visited the Red Shield Division in Manipur to review its operational preparedness and appreciated its technological innovations, officials said.
Exotic wildlife animals seized in Mizoram, three Myanmarese held
Aizawl, April 3: The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Forest Department officials, have rescued several exotic wildlife species and apprehended three Myanmar nationals in the northeastern state, officials said on Thursday.
Assam Rifles recover Methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 12 core from Mizoram's Lawngtlai
Guwahati, April 3: Assam Rifles recovered Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 12.54 crore in the general area of Bualpui in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district according to a statement by the paramilitary force.
Indian Army, Assam Rifles seize weapons and explosives in Manipur crackdown
Imphal, March 30: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched information-based operations in the Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Senapati, Jiribam, and Bishnupur districts of Manipur between 26 March and 29 March, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Security forces recover 29 arms, other ammunition in Manipur
Imphal, March 29: In a series of joint operations, the Indian Army and other security forces have recovered illegally held 29 arms, some improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, various ammunition and war-like stores, officials said on Saturday.
Manipur govt announces Rs 10 lakh reward for info on missing Meitei youth
Imphal, March 29: The Manipur government on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for providing the whereabouts of Meitei community youth Luwangthem Mukhesh (20), who went missing on March 16, an official said.
Illicit import of areca nuts from Myanmar, farmers in Mizoram facing severe challenges: CM
Aizawl, March 29: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Friday that due to the illegal import of 'areca nut' (betel nut) from Myanmar, local cultivators in the state have faced serious challenges in selling their produce at competitive prices.
Manipur: Security forces apprehend 7 more militants, recover huge cache of arms & ammunition
Imphal, March 28: Continuing its operation against the militants' activities in Manipur, security forces nabbed seven more militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from different districts during the past 24 hours, an official said on Friday.
Manipur police continue operations in state, seize multiple arms and ammunitions
Imphal, March 28: During the last 24 hours, Manipur Police, assisted by Assam Rifles and other security agencies, continued its extensive search operation to locate 20-year-old Luwangthem Mukesh, son of L. Gyanendra Das of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, who has been missing since March 16, 2025, a press release said.
Tripura: 5 selected as Agniveers after Assam Rifles training
Agartala, March 27: Five candidates from Tripura were selected as Agniveers after undergoing pre-recruitment training by Assam Rifles at Radhanagar.
32 weapons, other ammunition seized in Manipur
Imphal, March 26: In a series of operations, the Indian Army, in a series of joint operations with the other security forces, have recovered 32 weapons, some improvised explosive devices, grenades, various other ammunition and war-like stores from various districts of Manipur, officials said on Wednesday.
Assam Rifles seizes contraband worth Rs 16.43 lakh in Mizoram
Champhai, March 26: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, recovered 491 foreign-origin e-cigarettes, four cases and 42 cartons of foreign-origin cigarettes, and 10 cases of Korean Soju in General Area Crossing Point III, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on 24 Mar 2025, officials said on Wednesday.
Assam Rifles seizes drugs, e-cigarettes valued at Rs 18.66cr; 5 held
Aizawl/Silchar, March 26: The Assam Rifles and other agencies in five separate operations have seized various drugs, foreign e-cigarettes and fake Indian currencies worth Rs 18.66 crore in Mizoram and southern Assam and apprehended five drug peddlers including two Myanmarese nationals, an official said on Wednesday.
Manipur: Security forces recover weapons, ammunition from various districts
Kohima, March 26: In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations, under the Spear Corps, undertook information based joint operations in the Kakching, Imphal West, Imphal East, Senapati and Bishnupur districts of Manipur resulting in recovery of 32 weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores, according to an official press release.
HM Shah, DoNER Minister Scindia greet Assam Rifles on its Raising Day
Shillong, March 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Governors and Chief Ministers of several northeastern states have extended their heartfelt greetings to the Assam Rifles personnel and their family members on the occasion of 190th Raising Day on Monday.
Assam Rifles organise 'Veterans Day' in Tripura's Radhanagar
Radhanagar, March 24: The Assam Rifles organized Veterans Day at Radhanagar in Tripura on March 23 honouring the service and sacrifices of its esteemed veterans. The event saw the participation of 49 veterans, including Veer Nari, who graced the occasion from different corners of Tripura.
Meghalaya: Assam Rifles celebrates Veteran's Day
Shillong, March 23: The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, commemorated its Veterans Day on 23rd March, paying tribute to the courageous men and women who have served the Force with dedication and honour, said a press statement from Assam Rifles on Sunday.
Assam Rifles, Customs seize smuggled areca nuts consignment in Mizoram
Aizawl, March 22: Assam Rifles and Customs officials, in a joint operation, have seized a consignment of areca nuts, also known as Burmese betel nuts, valued at Rs 1.08 crore in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday.
Tripura mountaineer's Everest expedition begins with cycling journey to Nepal
Agartala, March 16: In a momentous display of resilience and ambition, Assam Rifles flagged off Aritra Roy, an accomplished mountaineer from Tripura, as he embarked on an extraordinary quest to conquer Mount Everest.
CM Lalduhoma credits HM Shah for transfer of Assam Rifles' land to Mizoram govt
Aizawl, March 15: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah significantly supported the transfer of the Assam Rifles’ land to the state government and stated that his (Shah) name shall be remembered and engraved in the history of Mizoram.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Mizoram Governor VK Singh in Aizawl
New Delhi, March 15: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah met Mizoram Governor General VK Singh at Raj Bhavan in Aizawl on Saturday.
Modi govt took series of steps to integrate, strengthen and develop NE states: HM Shah
Aizawl, March 15: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday here that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for the last 10 years has taken a series of steps to integrate, strengthen and develop the northeastern states.
Assam Rifles seizes smuggled foreign cigarettes worth Rs1.95 cr in Tripura's Khowai
Khowai, March 15: In a major crackdown on smuggling in the Northeast, Assam Rifles seized 195 cartons of smuggled foreign cigarettes worth approximately Rs 1.95 crore in Tripura's Khowai district, officials said on Friday.
50 weapons, ammunition found in joint operation by Army, other forces in Manipur
Imphal, March 14: In a series of joint search operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles along with other security forces recovered 50 weapons, a large cache of ammunition and war-like stores from four districts of trouble-torn Manipur, officials said on Friday.
HM Shah to formally shift Assam Rifles complex in Aizawl to Zokhawsang on March 15
Aizawl, March 12: The much expected shifting of Assam Rifles establishments from Aizawl to Zokhawsang would be formally accomplished by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Mizoram on March 15, an official said on Wednesday.
Manipur: Arms and ammunitions recovered in joint operations of security forces
Kohima, March 9: In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles soldiers under the Spear Corps launched a large number of operations in the hill and valley districts of Jiribam, Tengnoupal, Kakching, Ukhrul, Imphal East and Imphal West of Manipur in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF and ITBP.
Army recovers arms and ammunition in special op in Manipur, bunkers destroyed
Imphal, March 8: In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Manipur and recovered 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
Assam Rifles seizes methamphetamine worth Rs 60.63 crore in Mizoram
Champhai, March 3: The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Police, seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 60.63 crore in the Champhai district of Mizoram. The operation was conducted on February 28 in the general area of Crossing Point One, Zokhawthar.
Mizoram: Security forces seize drugs valued at Rs 66.31 crore
Aizawl, March 2: The Assam Rifles in association with Mizoram Police in two separate joint operations have seized huge quantities of drugs worth Rs 66.31 crore from bordering Champhai district, which shares unfenced border with Myanmar and a hotspot of drugs smuggling, officials said on Sunday.
Security forces recover huge cache of arms, ammunition in Manipur
Imphal, March 2: Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during a search operation in the Sairemkhul area under Lamshang Police Station in Imphal West district.