Khundongbam Ojit Singh, identified as the 'prime suspect' was out on bail after being arrested in 2007 and was actively working as PLA cadre. Police also recovered arms allegedly used in ambush.
This is the first major attack on central security forces since last November, when a CRPF jawan was killed and four were injured in an ambush in Jiribam on Manipur-Assam border.
The 48-hr operation started on 14 May on the basis of intelligence input on movement of cadres along border near New Samtal village in Khengjoy, ThePrint has learnt.
A 160-member marching contingent & 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the parade at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest.
Water level in the mine has risen by 100 ft, says CM Himanta Sarma. At least 3 miners are feared dead. Indian Army, Assam Rifles, SDRF & NDRF are also part of rescue efforts.
Lack of coordination between Biren govt and security forces adding to Manipur’s woes, it is learnt, even as stakeholders insist work is happening despite different styles of functioning.
Two columns from 18 Assam Rifles deployed in Tripura have rescued 334 civilians stranded due to rising floodwaters. They also handed out essential supplies & medical aid.
2 battalions of Assam Rifles will be withdrawn from Bishnupur & Kangpokpi, replaced by CRPF. Decision was taken despite civil society groups of Kuki community & Kuki MLAs opposing move.
Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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