Extensive security measures by Assam Rifles
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, January 25 2018:
In view of the up coming "Republic Day" celebrations and increased desperation to carry out sabotage activities by the Underground groups, the IGAR (South) has intensified security measures within the state to foil any such attempt.
The Assam Rifles have launched coordinated and concerted efforts with all security agencies including state police.
The units under IGAR (South) have made a number apprehensions of active cadres and also made recoveries in terms of improvised explosive materials, grenades , weapon and ammunition causing a huge setback to the insurgent groups.
The recoveries include large quantities of explosives placed along the highways, 04 Chinese hand grenades and large caches of arms and ammunition.
The Assam Rifles is committed towards maintaining peace and harmony with the state and has taken all measures including enhanced vigilance in all the areas with the aim of thwarting the nefarious designs of the UG groups to specifically cause disruption ahead of the Republic Day celebration.
* The sender of this news can be contacted at procelligarsouth(AT)gmail(DOT)com .