Assam Rifles Neutralizes 10 Militants in Major Operation Along Indo-Myanmar Border in Manipur
In a significant counter-insurgency operation, the Assam Rifles eliminated 10 suspected militants near New Samtal village in Manipur's Chandel district, close to the India-Myanmar border. The operation, initiated on May 14, was based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of armed cadres in the region. The area, characterized by its remote hilly terrain and sparse population, is known for cross-border insurgent activities.
According to the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, the Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched the operation after receiving intelligence about militant movements near border pillar number 61. During the operation, the patrol came under heavy fire from the militants, prompting a calibrated and measured response from the troops. In the ensuing firefight, 10 individuals dressed in camouflage uniforms were neutralized. A substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the site, including seven AK-47 rifles, one M4 rifle, one RPG launcher, and four single-barrel breech-loading rifles .
Preliminary assessments suggest that the deceased militants were involved in cross-border insurgent activities. While their exact identities are yet to be confirmed, sources indicate that they might be affiliated with Myanmar-based militant groups operating in the region . The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to Myanmar authorities .
This operation comes amid ongoing ethnic unrest in Manipur, which has resulted in nearly 260 deaths and displaced over 60,000 people in the past two years . The region has witnessed a surge in insurgent activities, with various militant groups exploiting the porous 398-kilometer-long border between India and Myanmar. The Assam Rifles and other security agencies continue to maintain heightened vigilance along the Indo-Myanmar border to curb insurgent activities and ensure regional stability.
In a separate development, within 24 hours of the operation, security forces apprehended seven militants from various banned organizations across multiple districts in Manipur. These individuals were primarily involved in extortion and abduction activities targeting traders, commercial establishments, and civilians .
The successful execution of this operation underscores the Indian security forces' commitment to combating insurgency and maintaining peace in the northeastern region.
According to the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, the Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched the operation after receiving intelligence about militant movements near border pillar number 61. During the operation, the patrol came under heavy fire from the militants, prompting a calibrated and measured response from the troops. In the ensuing firefight, 10 individuals dressed in camouflage uniforms were neutralized. A substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the site, including seven AK-47 rifles, one M4 rifle, one RPG launcher, and four single-barrel breech-loading rifles .
Preliminary assessments suggest that the deceased militants were involved in cross-border insurgent activities. While their exact identities are yet to be confirmed, sources indicate that they might be affiliated with Myanmar-based militant groups operating in the region . The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to Myanmar authorities .
This operation comes amid ongoing ethnic unrest in Manipur, which has resulted in nearly 260 deaths and displaced over 60,000 people in the past two years . The region has witnessed a surge in insurgent activities, with various militant groups exploiting the porous 398-kilometer-long border between India and Myanmar. The Assam Rifles and other security agencies continue to maintain heightened vigilance along the Indo-Myanmar border to curb insurgent activities and ensure regional stability.
In a separate development, within 24 hours of the operation, security forces apprehended seven militants from various banned organizations across multiple districts in Manipur. These individuals were primarily involved in extortion and abduction activities targeting traders, commercial establishments, and civilians .
The successful execution of this operation underscores the Indian security forces' commitment to combating insurgency and maintaining peace in the northeastern region.
