Assam Rifles
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Assam Rifles jawan killed, four others injured in suspected IED blast in Nagaland
Nagaland | Jul 13, 2026, 06:27 PM ISTAn Assam Rifles' jawan lost his life in a suspended IED explosion near the Sukhovi area of the Chümoukedima district in Nagaland. The explosion left four others wounded as well, who are being treated for injuries.
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Agartala hosts historic drone exercise: Indian Army and Assam Rifles strengthen eastern front
India | Aug 23, 2025, 09:24 PM ISTThe drill showcased drones as the star feature, boosting India’s defense by strengthening surveillance and flexibility in Tripura’s difficult terrain. Apart from securing borders, drones can serve in disaster relief, proving their value in both warfare and humanitarian crises.
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Manipur: 10 militants killed in gunfight by Assam Rifles in Chandel district
Manipur | May 15, 2025, 02:23 AM ISTThe Army's Eastern Command said in a post on X, "Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres near the New Samtal village, Khengjoy tehsil, Chandel district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched an operation on May 14."
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Assam Rifles hosts symposium on Northeast India's future in Agartala
Assam | Apr 12, 2025, 11:36 AM ISTAssam Rifles, in collaboration with Asian Confluence and CENJOWS, organised a high-level symposium in Agartala titled "Northeast India: 2030 & Beyond" to discuss development, connectivity, and security in the region.
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Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes gold worth Rs 1 crore, 2,289 kg marijuana in anti-smuggling operations
Tripura | Feb 23, 2025, 08:25 AM ISTThe gold and drugs were seized in two different operations conducted by Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Customs Department. Four accused have been arrested in these two operations.
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Assam Rifles, Mizoram Police seize drug consignment worth Rs 173 crore along India-Myanmar border
Mizoram | Feb 12, 2025, 12:26 PM ISTThe Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police seized the illegal drug consignment after launching an operation upon receiving a tip-off. The suspected fled the site after sensing security forces and left the consignment behind.
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Budget 2025: CAPFs under MHA receive budget hike for national security
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTThe Union Budget for 2025–26 included a slight increase in the budgetary allocations for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Key security forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and NSG have received funding boosts to enhance India’s national security.
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Assam Rifles, Mizoram Police seize nearly 40,000 detonators near Indo-Myanmar Border, suspects flees
Mizoram | Oct 15, 2024, 09:10 AM ISTA huge number of detonators were confiscated after the security forces received specific intelligence about the movement of war-like stores near the Indo-Myanmar border. The confiscated detonators have been handed over to Mizoram Police for further action.
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Indian Army and Assam Rifles conduct joint operations in Manipur, uncover large quantities of arms
India | Sep 10, 2024, 09:38 AM ISTThe Indian Army joined forces with the Assam Rifles, BSF, CRPF and Manipur Police for a series of joint search and recovery operations across various districts of Manipur in the first week of September. These weapons were handed to the police and FIRs were lodged in all operations.
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Manipur: Anti-drone system deployed in northeastern state after attacks on civilians | VIDEO
Manipur | Sep 08, 2024, 08:31 AM ISTManipur drone attacks: Multiple drones were sighted at Narainsena and Nambol Kamong in the Bishnupur district and Pukhao, Dolaithabi and Shantipur in Imphal East district creating panic among residents.
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Indian Army rescues over 330 civilians in Tripura floods under 'Op JAL RAHAT'
Tripura | Aug 23, 2024, 10:14 AM ISTAmidst the ongoing operations, the Indian Army also addressed urgent health concerns by providing medical assistance to seven civilians in the affected areas, ensuring their well-being during the crisis.
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Two battalions of Assam Rifles from Manipur to be deployed in terror-hit Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 03, 2024, 09:36 AM ISTThe announcement of deploying jawans of Assam Rifles to Jammu follows an increase in terror incidents in the region.
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Union Budget 2024: Rs 2.19 lakh crore allocated for Home Ministry, major part for paramilitaries
India | Jul 23, 2024, 04:54 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today with increased allotment for the Home Ministry. The interim budget 2024-25 had allocated Rs 2,02,868.70 crore to the home ministry.
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Manipur floods: Assam Rifles personnel rescue a local, he sings song to express gratitude | Watch
Manipur | Jul 06, 2024, 08:12 PM ISTManipur is currently reeling with floods as the incessant rainfalls have led to a rise in river streams. Imphal, Senapati, and Kongba have breached their embankments. Meanwhile, 25 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force have reached Imphal from Kohima.
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Heroin worth Rs 1.68 crore seized, two arrested by security forces in Mizoram
Mizoram | Jun 22, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTApart from seizures, two individuals were also arrested by the joint team of Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police. Both the arrested individuals along with contraband were handed over to the police for further legal actions.
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Mizoram: Assam Rifles recovers heroin worth over Rs 25 lakh in Aizawl, one held
Mizoram | Apr 16, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTThe recovered consignment and the apprehended individual were handed over to Special Narcotics Police Station, CID (Crime), Mizoram, Aizawl on Monday for further legal proceedings, police said.
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Assam Rifles recalls association with Dalai Lama's escape to India from Tibet over six decades ago
India | Mar 31, 2024, 09:01 PM ISTThe Dalai Lama’s escape to India marked a crucial moment, not just in Tibetan history but also in the evolution of the new Indo-Chinese relationship. The legacy of the 5 Assam Rifles’ escort of the Dalai Lama in 1959 remains a poignant chapter in the shared history of India and Tibet.
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Mizoram: Assam Rifles recovers contraband worth over Rs 1 crore along India-Myanmar border
Mizoram | Mar 03, 2024, 06:17 PM ISTThe forces recovered 95 grams of heroin worth Rs 66.50 lakh in Zokhawthar and 155 grams of heroin and 10 cases of foreign origin Beer worth Rs 1.08 crore during the search operation.
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Drugs worth Rs 130 crore seized in Mizoram in last 45 days: Assam Rifles
Mizoram | Feb 16, 2024, 04:06 PM ISTAssam Rifles recovered heroin weighing 480 grams worth Rs 3.36 crore and apprehended one individual in the general area crossing Point-I, Zokhawthar Champhai district, in Mizoram on February 14. The apprehended individual was handed over to the police.
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Manipur: 6 injured as Assam Rifles jawan fires at colleagues, then shoots self
India | Jan 24, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTAccording to the officials, the incident is not correlated with ongoing conflict, given the fact that none of the injured are from Manipur. All the injured have been shifted to the Military Hospital for treatment.