2 battalions of Assam Rifles will be withdrawn from Bishnupur & Kangpokpi, replaced by CRPF.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.
The only paramilitary force in the country, Assam Rifles operationally comes under the Army and is headed by an Army officer, but it reports to the MHA.
Though no official decision has been communicated, a notification 'may be expected soon' for two Assam Rifles units posted at Kangvai & Kangpokpi district, it is learnt.
UNLF-P signed a peace pact with Centre & Manipur govt last year. But a small group was holding out at Myanmar’s Myothit camp until it came under attack from anti-coup forces this month.
A senior CAPF officer said creation of deputation reserve will allow enhanced promotion avenues to personnel of these forces who undertake extremely hard duties in conflict zones.
In Myanmar, tablets are produced almost on industry scale & Manipur is preferred route for drug to be smuggled in, not only for demand in India but also Bangladesh & south-east Asia.
Meitei group had asked all MLAs from Imphal Valley to attend Wednesday meeting after which Metei lawmakers gave their word to pursue commitments in 15 days.
The jawan later succumbed to his injuries. Others stable, receiving treatment. Manipur Police say incident not connected to ongoing ethnic conflict in state.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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