Assam Rifles thwarts attacks in NE

In a series of well-coordinated counter-insurgency operations across the Northeast, the Assam Rifles has successfully thwarted repeated attempts by insurgent groups – ULFA (I) and NSCN Khaplang Yung Aung – to target security forces in recent weeks.

Through effective intelligence integration, the security forces have demonstrated operational preparedness and resolve. A successful ambush was done yesterday near Namsai, South Arunachal Pradesh, resulting in neutralisation of one ULFA (I) cadre and recovery of warlike stores, sources said.

The Assam Rifles was responding to strikes by these insurgents. On October 16, the NSCN launched a standoff attack on the Hedman camp in Changlang district, South Arunachal Pradesh, which was effectively foiled by swift response. The following day, the ULFA (I) attempted a similar strike on the Kakopathar camp in Assam, sources said.

Alert troops retaliated decisively, inflicting a casualty on the insurgents group and apprehending one over ground worker (OGW) involved in the plot. In response, Assam Rifles intensified its operations, activating an extensive counter-insurgency grid supported by modern surveillance assets, drones, and intelligence-based hi-tech teams.