Imphal: On March 7, 2025, a joint search operation was successfully launched by the Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur Police in Senapati district of Manipur as part of the ongoing efforts to maintain law and order and ensure peace in the region.
During the search, a significant recovery was made, which included two bolt-action single-barrel guns, one single-barrel shotgun, and a variety of live ammunition consist of thirty-six rounds of 12-bore live rounds, twelve rounds of 12-bore special live rounds, six empty 12-bore cartridges, six live 7.62mm rounds, five live 5.56mm INSAS rounds, four live 9 mm rounds, and fifty rounds of .22 caliber live ammunition.
The recovery of these weapons and ammunition marks a significant achievement for the Maram Battalion of Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police, stated a press note from the PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.
Six civilians rescued from deep gorge
Imphal: A Mahindra Pick-up vehicle with 10 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep gorge near the village of Poi in Ukhrul district, Manipur at approximately 1230 PM on March 8, 2025.
Unfortunately, four individuals, including the driver and three passengers, lost their lives on the spot. Responding immediately, a team from the Assam Rifles, along with a medical unit, ensured the prompt evacuation and first aid treatment of six injured victims.
