Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14:
The office of the IG Assam Rifles (South) which was set up on March 15 in 2004 is set to complete three years in office.
The IG AR (S) was set up to exercise operational control and administer forces of Assam Rifles in Manipur including 4 Sector Headquarters and 20 Bns, said the PRO of Assam Rifles and added that within a very short span of time, it has achieved incredible success in combating insurgency and providing a conducive atmosphere for the people of Manipur.
People friendly operations led to the elimination 117 militants, 689 arrests with 23 militants laying down their arms, claimed the statement.
The PRO further said that IG AR (S) has also taken up various developmental activities and is actively involved in checking anti-social activities like drug smuggling.
illicit liquor and timber.
Assam Rifles has seized 41 tonnes of ganja, 217 truck loads of timber and 61 tonnes of illicit liquor, it claimed and added that in the recent Assembly elections, AR was instrumental in providing security to ensure peaceful conduct of the polls.
For its achievements the units under the command of IG AR (S) has earned 291 awards for 100 officers, 47 JCOs 138 OR and 6 civilian staff.
On the occasion of the third birthday, Major General BK Chengappa has stressed on people friendly operations and promoting
the developmental programmes towards the progress and betterment of the people of the State.