Mob destroys Assam Rifles makeshift camp in Manipur's Kamjong district
3 days, 9 hours ago

Mob destroys Assam Rifles makeshift camp in Manipur's Kamjong district

The Hindu  

A mob on Saturday stormed and destroyed a makeshift camp of Assam Rifles in Manipur’s Kamjong district over alleged harassment and restrictions on transportation of timber, officials said. Tensions escalated on Saturday when the Assam Rifles soldiers allegedly barred transportation of timber intended for construction of houses in Kasom Khullen, officials said. Assam Rifles personnel used tear gas shells and fired in the air to disperse the protesters, they said. The Assam Rifles is one of the Central forces deployed in various parts of Manipur, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence between Kukis and Meiteis, that left over 250 people killed and thousands homeless since May 2023.

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Bodies found in Assam river amid renewed Manipur violence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bodies found in Assam river amid renewed Manipur violence

Deccan Chronicle  

The bodies of an unclothed woman and a young girl stuffed into a gunny sack were found on Sunday in the Barak River in south Assam. The discovery comes just hours after mob violence erupted in neighboring Manipur over six corpses suspected to be of three women and three children reported missing from a relief camp in violence-hit Jiribam. Violence …

Manipur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas after suspected militants were killed in Jiribam
2 months ago

Manipur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas after suspected militants were killed in Jiribam

The Hindu  

A day after the killing of eleven suspected militants in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district, the situation there remained calm but tense on Tuesday morning with policemen patrolling at vulnerable points, officials said. Eleven suspected militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces on Monday after insurgents in camouflage uniforms, armed with sophisticated weapons, …

133 Manipur villagers displaced by ethnic conflict in Jiribam return home
5 months, 1 week ago

133 Manipur villagers displaced by ethnic conflict in Jiribam return home

The Hindu  

In joint efforts led by the district administration of Manipur’s Jiribam, along with the security forces posted in the area, 133 Meitei villagers returned to their homes in Mongbung village, where last month a Central Reserve Police Force constable was killed in a gunfight, officials said on Tuesday night. Superintendent of Police, Jiribam, M. Pradip Singh told The Hindu, “After …

CRPF to replace two battalions of Assam Rifles in Manipur; Kuki-Zo groups oppose the move
5 months, 1 week ago

CRPF to replace two battalions of Assam Rifles in Manipur; Kuki-Zo groups oppose the move

The Hindu  

The Central Reserve Police Force is all set to replace two battalions of Assam Rifles in the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi in violence-hit Manipur, a government official told The Hindu. The Kuki Students’ Organisation said that “Assam Rifles after years of effort and dedication won the hearts and minds of the hill people”. Meitei civil society groups and …

Firing reported at Manipur’s Moirangpurel; some Assam Rifles units blocked by Meitei protesters
7 months ago

Firing reported at Manipur’s Moirangpurel; some Assam Rifles units blocked by Meitei protesters

The Hindu  

With tensions already simmering in Jiribam district in western Manipur after a recent spate of violence there, intermittent firing was reported farther east on Wednesday, in the Moirangpurel area along the border of the Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts. As security forces conducted area domination exercises, some of them were blocked by civilian women’s groups protesting the presence of the …

One Assam Rifles personnel injured in encounter with militants in Assam
8 months, 4 weeks ago

One Assam Rifles personnel injured in encounter with militants in Assam

New Indian Express  

TINSUKIA: At least one Assam Rifles personnel was injured in an encounter with suspected militants in Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday, officials said. "A convoy of 31 Assam Rifles was coming from Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh towards Margherita when unknown miscreants fired at them. In the encounter, one Assam Rifles personnel was injured, Dilip said. A senior official of Assam …

Manipur: Army recovers illegal weapons, war-like stores from Kangpokpi
1 year, 1 month ago

Manipur: Army recovers illegal weapons, war-like stores from Kangpokpi

India Today  

The Assam Rifles along with the police on Monday recovered illegal weapons and other war-like stores from Loiching range in Kangpokpi in Manipur. Officials recovered items including one AK 56 rifle with two magazines, a single shot barrel rifle, a Chinese grenade, a round of Mortar, 100 rounds of AK 56 and seven fired cases of single shot barrel rifle. …

Manipur: Militants plant IED, attack Assam Rifles troop in Tengnoupal
1 year, 1 month ago

Manipur: Militants plant IED, attack Assam Rifles troop in Tengnoupal

Live Mint  

A troop of Assam Rifles was reportedly attacked by militants in the Saibol area of the Tengnoupal district in Manipur on Thursday. They then used small firearms and fired at the Assam Rifles vehicles,” a senior defence officer added. On Wednesday, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum, a frontal organisation of Kuki-Zo tribes in Manipur, threatened to establish a "self-governed separate …

Army, Assam Rifles held over 400 meetings with civil society groups in Manipur to bring normalcy
1 year, 2 months ago

Army, Assam Rifles held over 400 meetings with civil society groups in Manipur to bring normalcy

The Hindu  

The Army and the Assam Rifles conducted over 400 security meetings with civil society organisations, village chiefs and shopkeepers in the past two months to bring normalcy in violence-hit Manipur, an official said. The official claimed that around 500 people who were living in relief camps have returned to their homes in Phougakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district, a Meitei populated …

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur leader for 'harming reputation', demands apology
1 year, 4 months ago

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur leader for 'harming reputation', demands apology

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The Assam Rifles, the country’s oldest paramilitary force, has taken legal action against a Manipur politician for allegedly tarnishing the "reputation of the organisation" and discouraging and demoralising the Central armed police force. Manipur Police FIR against Assam Rifles Earlier, the Manipur Police have also filed a first information report accusing the Assam Rifles of stopping them from …

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology
1 year, 4 months ago

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology

The Hindu  

Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in the country, has slapped a legal notice against a Manipur politician for causing “considerable harm to the reputation and standing of the organisation in the public eye.” It said the notice is being served for tarnishing the reputation and “discouraging and demoralising” the Central armed police force. Assam Rifles sought a “written” and …

Manipur crisis: Why attempts to vilify Assam Rifles have to be defeated
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur crisis: Why attempts to vilify Assam Rifles have to be defeated

Firstpost  

The Assam Rifles is a noble force that has been at the forefront of internal security management in the North East Over three months have passed since violence erupted in Manipur. Assam Rifles’ excellent track record ever since 1835—when it was first formed as the ‘Cachar Levy’—is not in doubt. The incident in Manipur occurred when the Assam Rifles was …

3 volunteers killed in attack in Manipur’s Naga-majority area
1 year, 4 months ago

3 volunteers killed in attack in Manipur’s Naga-majority area

The Hindu  

In a fresh incident of violence, three village volunteers were killed by unidentified armed miscreants at Thawai Kuki village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, a Naga dominated area, police said on August 18. This is the first attack of its kind in the Naga majority district since ethnic violence erupted between the tribal Kuki and the majority Meitei community in the …

The Assam Rifles | Guarding the northeast
1 year, 5 months ago

The Assam Rifles | Guarding the northeast

The Hindu  

The volatile situation in Manipur took a turn for the worse earlier this month after the State Police registered a case against the Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force deployed in the region to restore peace. The Manipur Police claimed the Assam Rifles had disobeyed the law by “obstructing duty” and accused its personnel of blocking police vehicles and helping …

10 Kuki-Zo MLAs request PM to retain Assam Rifles
1 year, 5 months ago

10 Kuki-Zo MLAs request PM to retain Assam Rifles

The Hindu  

A day after 40 Manipur MLAs — Meitei and Naga — asked the Prime Minister to replace all units of Assam Rifles posted in the State with other units of Central security forces, 10 of the State’s Kuki-Zo MLAs on Thursday sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister’s Office, requesting that units of Assam Rifles remain where they are. In …

Fabricated attempts to malign image of Assam Rifles: Army's Spear Corps
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

The Army, along with the Assam Rifles, on August 8 said it will continue to remain firm and resolute in carrying out actions to prevent any attempt that could result in furthering violence in strife-torn Manipur. In a statement posted on Twitter, the Army's Spear Corps said there have been fabricated attempts to malign the image of the Assam Rifles, …

Manipur violence: State police files FIR against Assam Rifles personnel for preventing search operation against armed Kuki militants
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur violence: State police files FIR against Assam Rifles personnel for preventing search operation against armed Kuki militants

Op India  

Manipur police have filed a first information report against some Assam Rifles personnel for allegedly preventing them from chasing armed miscreants involved in the killing of three individuals in Kwakta on Saturday morning. They are blocking the road of reinforcements required to fight with #kukimilitants after today’s Brutal killings of three #Meitei civilians at Kwakta in Bishnupur District, Manipur by …

'Occasional differences at tactical level...': Army's Spear Corps defends Assam Rifles deployed in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

'Occasional differences at tactical level...': Army's Spear Corps defends Assam Rifles deployed in Manipur

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The Army's Spear Corps on Tuesday defended central security forces, including Assam Rifles deployed in violence in strife-torn Manipur saying Fabricated attempts to malign the image of Assam Rifles. "Some inimical elements have made desperate, repeated, and failed attempts to question the role, intent, and integrity of the central security forces, especially Assam Rifles, working relentlessly towards saving …

Assam Rifles removed from key checkpoint in Manipur: What is this central paramilitary force?
1 year, 5 months ago

Assam Rifles removed from key checkpoint in Manipur: What is this central paramilitary force?

Firstpost  

Assam Rifles has been replaced with civil police and CRPF at a vital check post in the Bishnupur district. This comes after Meira Paibis, Meitei women activists, held demonstrations across the Imphal valley on Monday, alleging the use of excessive force against the majority community protesters As tensions continue to simmer in Manipur between the majority Meiteis and the tribal …

Manipur govt orders to replace Assam Rifles with CRPF at key checkpoint in Bishnupur after women protest
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur govt orders to replace Assam Rifles with CRPF at key checkpoint in Bishnupur after women protest

India TV News  

In a major development, the Manipur government on Monday ordered to withdraw Assam Rifles personnel from a key at a vital checkpoint in Moirang Lamkhai of Bishnupur district. Image Source : TWITTERAssam Rifles was criticised by the locals Meira Paibis' protests against Assam Rifles Meira Paibi, a collective of Meitei women, yesterday staged protests against Assam Rifles in the Imphal …

Five killed in fresh violence in Manipur
1 year, 5 months ago

Five killed in fresh violence in Manipur

The Hindu  

At least five people were killed and several injured in a fresh wave of violence in Manipur on Friday. The neighbouring districts of Bishnupur and Churachandpur saw heavy exchanges of fire and incidents of arson through the day, despite the presence of a large number of central security forces, including the army. The dead included three Meitei men hacked to …

Troops stop mob from looting arms from security camp in Manipur, 1 killed
1 year, 6 months ago

Troops stop mob from looting arms from security camp in Manipur, 1 killed

India Today  

A mob attacked the Indian Reserve Battalion in Manipur in an attempt to loot weapons and arms but was stopped by the security forces. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗽ð—û𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜ð—å𝗕 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗵𝗮ð—ûð—ô𝗮ð—ï𝗼𝗸,ð—ç𝗵𝗼𝘂ð—ï𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘁 An attempt to loot weapons from an India Reserve Battalion at Khangabok in Thoubal district of #Manipur was successfully thwarted by Security Forces today. One rioter wasâ€æ …

Manipur violence | Sedition case against Meitei politician after Assam Rifles complaint
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur violence | Sedition case against Meitei politician after Assam Rifles complaint

The Hindu  

A criminal case has been registered against an Imphal-based politician for writing an opinion column where he alleged that the present crisis in Manipur is the creation of the Assam Rifles unit at Mantripukhri. The column, published on May 31 in an Imphal-based newspaper The Frontier Manipur and on news portals, alleged that Myanmar-based “Kuki terrorist outfits” were being protected …

Manipur Violence: Clash Breaks Out Between Security Forces And Mob In Imphal, Houses Set On Fire
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur Violence: Clash Breaks Out Between Security Forces And Mob In Imphal, Houses Set On Fire

ABP News  

New Delhi: At least two houses were set on fire by a mob in Imphal as the army and Assam Rifles stepped up their “area domination” operations in the wake of rise in violence in crisis-hit Manipur. An Army tweet said, “Enhanced Area Domination Operations by Army and Assam Rifles are being undertaken in the aftermath of the recent spurt …

Assam Rifles: A brief history
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam Rifles: A brief history

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2023 11:00 IST - 2 MINS READ Assam Rifles, one of the Central Armed Police Forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs, conducts counterinsurgency operations in north-eastern India and other areas where deemed necessary. Assam Rifles has its origins in 1835 as a militia called the ‘Cachar Levy’ to protect British tea estates and their settlements …

9 killed, 10 injured in fresh flare-up in ethnic violence-hit Manipur
1 year, 7 months ago

9 killed, 10 injured in fresh flare-up in ethnic violence-hit Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Nine people were killed and 10 others wounded in a gunfight that erupted in Agijang village on the border between Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts between 10 and 10:30pm on Tuesday when a group of armed assailants descended upon the area in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, police said on Wednesday Security personnel conducting a combing operation in Manipur. All injured have …

Army, Assam rifles join operations to retrieve looted arms in Manipur
1 year, 7 months ago

Army, Assam rifles join operations to retrieve looted arms in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Security forces including Indian Army and Assam Rifles on Wednesday launched joint combing operations in Manipur to recover arms looted by mobs from police stations and government armories of the ethnic violence-hit state. Read here: ‘Pleaded for mercy’: Manipur boy, 8, and mother killed after mob sets ambulance on fire At least 102 people have been killed, over 300 injured …

Manipur violence: BSF jawan killed, 2 Assam Rifles personnel injured in encounter with insurgents
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: BSF jawan killed, 2 Assam Rifles personnel injured in encounter with insurgents

India TV News  

Firing between security forces and a group of insurgents on the intervening night of June 5-6 resulted in the deaths of a jawan of the Border Security Force and injuring two members of the Assam Rifles, said army officials. According to a statement released by the Spear Corps of the Indian Army, "One BSF Jawan sustained fatal injuries while two …

Along with efforts to restore peace in Manipur, army fights disinformation
1 year, 7 months ago

Along with efforts to restore peace in Manipur, army fights disinformation

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: The Indian Army on Monday said that a video circulating on social media that claimed there was a scuffle between the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police which led to a person’s death was a fake. The video emerged on social media on Sunday, days after another video of a heated argument between Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel went …

Manipur Violence Highlights: 98 Killed, Govt Moves To Rehabilitate Over 30,000 In Camps
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur Violence Highlights: 98 Killed, Govt Moves To Rehabilitate Over 30,000 In Camps

ABP News  

Manipur Violence Live Updates: Welcome to the Manipur Violence Updates live blog of ABP Live. The violence in Manipur is not slowing down as clashes continue to take place here even days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh said everything is under control in the State. The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande on Saturday arrived on a two-day …

Army deployed as fresh violence erupts in Manipur, houses set on fire in Imphal
1 year, 7 months ago

Army deployed as fresh violence erupts in Manipur, houses set on fire in Imphal

Hindustan Times  

Fresh incidents of violence were reported in the hill state of Manipur on Monday as miscreants set abandoned houses ablaze in Imphal. Armymen deployed in the area who rushed to the scene used force and fired teargas shells to disperse the mob resulting in minor injuries to a few people. A statement by the Indian Army read, "Three Army/ Assam …

Assam Rifles’ soldier injured diffusing improvised bomb
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam Rifles’ soldier injured diffusing improvised bomb

The Hindu  

“A soldier from the Assam Rifles was injured while diffusing an improvised bomb in Saitan village in Manipur’s Bishnupur district Friday morning, about 60 km south of Imphal,” officials said. A day before, a policeman was killed and four others injured when suspected militants opened fire at them near Tera Khongfangbi also in Bishnupur district. Violent clashes had broken out …

In Imphal, tribals stuck at Manipur Rifles camps looking to get out
1 year, 8 months ago

In Imphal, tribals stuck at Manipur Rifles camps looking to get out

The Hindu  

Even as residents in Imphal said the first batch of tribals stranded in the Valley had been sent back to Churachandpur and Kangpokpi, many more tribals, mostly Kukis, stranded in camps run by the Manipur government are desperately trying to move into the camps run by the Centre — either Army camps or those run by the Central Armed Police …

Indian Army, Assam Rifles successfully rescue over 23,000 civilians in Manipur
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian Army, Assam Rifles successfully rescue over 23,000 civilians in Manipur

Firstpost  

In a collaborative effort, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles successfully rescued around 23,000 civilians from the violence-hit state of Manipur and safely shifted them to operating bases. “Ray of hope due to efforts of 120- 125 Army and Assam Rifles columns who are working tirelessly for past 96 hours to rescue civilians across all communities, curb violence and restore …

Army deployed in violence-hit Manipur, 7,500 people shifted to safer places
1 year, 8 months ago

Army deployed in violence-hit Manipur, 7,500 people shifted to safer places

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The Army and Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation in Manipur where violence broke out during a tribal agitation, a defence spokesperson said on Thursday. The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned last night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said. During the march in Torbung area …

Boundary violence | Assam opts for CBI probe into clash with Meghalaya villagers
2 years, 1 month ago

Boundary violence | Assam opts for CBI probe into clash with Meghalaya villagers

The Hindu  

In the backdrop of violent clashes with villagers from Meghalaya, the Assam Cabinet on Wednesday decided to hand over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Ministers expressed concern and condolences at the death of six persons in an “unfortunate police-civilian conflict situation” in West Karbi Anglong district, Mr. Sarma added. Earlier, …

Violence erupts in Nagaland after 13 civilians were killed by armed forces
3 years, 1 month ago

Violence erupts in Nagaland after 13 civilians were killed by armed forces

Op India  

Violence erupted in Mon district in Nagaland today, as locals attacked several installations protesting against the unfortunate killing of 13 civilians by Indian Army soldiers mistaking them for insurgents. An angry mob of around 500 civilians attacked an Assam Rifles camp at Oting in the Mon district of Nagaland, which forced the security forces to open fire. Angry over armed …

Arunachal Pradesh: Assam Rifles neutralises three NSCN-KYA militants in encounter
3 years, 1 month ago

Arunachal Pradesh: Assam Rifles neutralises three NSCN-KYA militants in encounter

Firstpost  

The Assam Rifles has launched several operations against militant organisations after the attack on 46 Assam Rifles in which its Commanding officer, his wife and son and four soldiers were killed last week As many as three National Socialist Council of Nagalim terrorists were on Monday neutralised around the Longding area of Tirap district in south Arunachal Pradesh by the …

Assam Rifles' convoy attacked in Manipur, 7 dead; all you need to know about India's oldest paramilitary force
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam Rifles' convoy attacked in Manipur, 7 dead; all you need to know about India's oldest paramilitary force

Firstpost  

Commanding Officer of 46 Assam Rifles Col Viplav Tripathi, his family members and four other soldiers were killed in an ambush by militants in the Singhat sub-division of Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Saturday Commanding Officer of 46 Assam Rifles Col Viplav Tripathi, his family members and four other soldiers were killed in an ambush by militants in the Singhat sub-division …

Assam Rifles convoy ambushed near Myanmar border in Manipur, 7 killed
3 years, 2 months ago

Assam Rifles convoy ambushed near Myanmar border in Manipur, 7 killed

Op India  

A convoy of an Assam Rifles unit was ambushed by terrorists in Churachandpur district in Manipur today. The Indian Army colonel was serving as the commanding officer of 46 Assam Rifles unit on deputation. The cowardly attack on an Assam Rifles convoy in Churachandpur, Manipur is extremely painful & condemnable. — Rajnath Singh November 13, 2021 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

Manipur: Assam Rifles Commandant, his family members among those killed in terrorist ambush
3 years, 2 months ago

Manipur: Assam Rifles Commandant, his family members among those killed in terrorist ambush

Firstpost  

The commanding officer has been identified as Colonel Viplav Tripathi, and his family were “returning from one of his Coy posts in Myanmar border" when the attack took place A convoy of a Commanding Officer of the Assam Rifles unit has been ambushed by terrorists in the Singhat sub-division of Manipur’s Churachandpur district as per multiple reports. The commanding officer …

Three Assam Rifles Personnel Dead, 6 Hurt in Ambush Along Border; 3 Militant Groups Claim Responsibility
4 years, 5 months ago

Three Assam Rifles Personnel Dead, 6 Hurt in Ambush Along Border; 3 Militant Groups Claim Responsibility

News 18  

At least three Assam Rifles personnel died and six others were injured in an ambush in Manipur’s Chandel district along the India-Myanmar border on Wednesday night. Three banned militant outfits -- the United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent, Revolutionary Peoples' Front, which is the political wing of People’s Liberation Army, and the Manipur Naga People’s Front -- have jointly claimed responsibility …

Assam Rifles jawan booked for assaulting, molesting woman IPS officer in Manipur's Tengnoupal
4 years, 11 months ago

Assam Rifles jawan booked for assaulting, molesting woman IPS officer in Manipur's Tengnoupal

Firstpost  

Imphal: A woman IPS officer has alleged that a rifleman of Assam Rifles physically assaulted and molested her at a check post near Moreh town in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, police said on Tuesday. Reuters Based on a written complaint of the IPS officer, an FIR has been registered against rifleman PK Pandey and a summons has been issued to him …

Fire engulfs army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district; three soldiers injured, loss of property feared
6 years, 4 months ago

Fire engulfs army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district; three soldiers injured, loss of property feared

Firstpost  

The fire at the army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara reportedly gutted eight barracks as well as the office building, a police officer said. A massive fire engulfed an army camp along the Line of Control in Machhil in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. Three soldiers reportedly sustained minor burns in the fire, which broke out in …

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