Security meet conducted; betel nuts seized
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 31 2021:
Churachandpur Sector of 1GAR (South) conducted security coordination meets at villages of Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Tuesday during which the locals were sensitised and updated on current security situation existing in the area and measures being taken by Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and tranquility in the area.
PRO IGAR (S) informed in a release that an interaction programme was also carried out on necessary measures required to be undertaken by locals in synergy with Assam Rifles for maintaining a strict vigil against illicit activities in the area specially extortion, smuggling.
The participants comprising village Headmen, youth club members and villagers expressed their gratitude and appreciated the efforts of Assam Rifles for conducting such security meetings and ensuring peace in the area and assured their commitment and assistance in maintaining the same.
In another release, the PRO informed that Chandel battalion seized betel nuts approximately worth Rs 85.8 lakh in Chandel district on Monday.
Troops of the battalion intercepted two vehicles near New Songyang village of the district during border domination operation and recovered the betel nuts on checking of the vehicles which were occupied by three persons.
The seized items and apprehended persons have been handed over to Chandel Police Station for further legal action, added the PRO.