Assam Rifles conducts outreach, security programmes across State
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 09 2026: Assam Rifles units carried out a series of community outreach and security initiatives across Imphal West, Bishnupur and Tengnoupal districts to foster regional stability, social cohesion and civil-military cooperation.

On November 8, a security meeting was convened at the Company Operating Base in T Minou, Moreh, Tengnoupal district.

The session brought together village chiefs of the area.

Discussions centred on updating village data, enhancing coordination between local authorities and security forces, and strictly discouraging unauthorised cross-border movement across the Indo-Myanmar Border.

The village chiefs pledged prompt reporting of suspicious activities and also explored community welfare measures, including youth engagement through cricket, football and volleyball competitions, along with emphasis on village sanitation.

Festive Diwali greetings were also exchanged.

On November 9, Assam Rifles personnel based at Longa Koireng organised a community outreach programme at Longa Koireng village in Imphal West district, with the participation of 35 local villagers.

The interaction prioritised communal harmony, mutual trust, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility.

Villagers were encouraged to strengthen social bonds and actively contribute towards sustaining peace in the region.

On the same day, an a'wareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was organised in collaboration with the local community at Oinam village in Bishnupur district to mark six years of the nationwide campaign against substance abuse.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 80 villagers who attended an awareness session detailing the adverse health and societal impacts of drugs.

Participants took a solemn oath to remain drug-free and champion community awareness, focusing on steering youth towards education, sports and constructive pursuits.

These synchronised operations underscored Assam Rifles' commitment to nurturing enduring partnerships, safeguarding the youth and reinforcing security across the border regions of Manipur.

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