Guwahati, May 8: Troops of the Assam Rifles responded proactively to heavy firing and explosions reported near Z Choro and Namlee along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Kamjong district in the early hours of Thursday, moving into the affected area under challenging conditions to safeguard people.
“During the operation many rescue teams were deployed without delay. Ten houses affected by the violence were secured and civilians evacuated. Fifteen distressed villagers, including women and children, were rescued and provided humanitarian assistance at the Aloyo Assam Rifles camp. A Myanmarese woman from Namlee was provided with immediate first aid and medical evacuation support,” an official statement said.
Thereafter, Assam Rifles conducted rapid area sanitisation operations to prevent further escalation and restore stability.
An armed cadre was apprehended along with an AK-47 rifle, magazine and ammunition during search operations and later handed over to local police authorities.
“Even as tensions remained high, Assam Rifles under continued domination patrols across other sensitive areas of Kamjong district to ensure peace and security for the residents,” the statement said.
