Meanwhile, Maheshwar Thounaojam, national secretary of the Republican Party of India (RPI-Athawale) said he will not apologise and he was entitled to free speech in a democratic country like India.
Over 200 people who had fled to Myanmar due to violence in Manipur were repatriated back to the state's relief camp, assisted by Assam Rifles.
Manipur violence: Army's Spear Corps said fabricated attempts to malign the image of Assam Rifles. The development comes hours after an FIR was registered against the central security forces.
The FIR was filed on August 5 when police alleged that the Assam Rifles obstructed their vehicles on the Kwakta Gothol road in the Bishnupur district.
Mizoram Police on August 1 held onto 765 grams of heroin and captured one individual regarding the matter in the Champhai district. The heroin was kept in 62 soap boxes, and it was seized at Khankawn Police Checkgate.
Manipur violence: Jawans of Assam Rifles are playing a key role to curb the violence as they are friendly with the atmosphere and they have a pan-Manipur presence.
According to officials, the rioters also obstructed the roads leading to the camp in multiple locations in an effort to prevent reinforcements from reaching it; however, the forces were able to pass through.
One person was apprehended for possessing heroin, the statement said, adding the market price of both items is Rs 1.07 crore.
According to the PRO statement, forces received information that criminals were attempting to smuggle weapons through Nagaland to conflict-plagued Manipur.
According to a statement released by the Spear Corps of the Indian Army, "One BSF Jawan sustained fatal injuries while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds (GSW) in general area Serou."
Assam Rifles complex: The Aizawl Smart City Project officials stated that the proposed Rs 1.93 crore centre would be constructed on the northern side of Assam Rifles ground in the heart of the state capital.
Illegal foreign-origin cigarettes: According to reports, Assam Rifles also apprehended an individual related to the incident on March 10.
Assam Rifles rejected reports that one bomb fell on the Indian side along the border. However, authorities said the inquiry is underway and an official statement will be released once it is done.
India-Myanmar border: The Assam Rifles troops were undertaking enhanced patrolling activities in view of heightened vigil for Independence Day at the time of incident.
According to the data, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) lost six officers and 303 other ranks in 2019, five officers and 283 other ranks in 2020 and seven officers and 346 other ranks in 2021.
The incident is the first major attack on security forces since June 4, 2018 when an Army convoy was similarly targeted in Chandel district resulting in the death of 18 personnel and injury to others.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh also expressed regret over the incident and said that State forces are tracking down the culprits.
The change of fire started on Sunday morning and the militants belonged to Kuki group.
Such unlawful trade is alarming and detrimental to national development and India's Act East Policy, Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Pradeep Chandran Nair said at an event organised by industry chamber FICCI.
The Keithalmanbi Battalion of Assam Rifles on Friday recovered arms and ammunition in Manipur's Imphal.
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