28.5c India
On January 22, Assam Rifles successfully intercepted a drug cargo in the General Area of Salbagan, West Tripura, seizing 60,000 Yaba tablets worth roughly ₹12 crore in the international market.
Kanai Das (36) and Kishan Kumar Sarkar (32) were detained for their alleged roles as key operatives in the smuggling operation and sent over to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for further investigation.
This action demonstrates the Assam Rifles' unwavering commitment to combatting the Indian Army's Joint Operations in Manipur. In a parallel development, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Manipur Police and other security agencies, carried out a number of successful joint operations in Manipur.
Between January 11 and January 14, the forces seized 12 firearms, including carbine machine guns, AK rifles, handguns, grenades, and other military supplies, from the Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Churchandpur, and Tengnoupal districts.
These firearms, which could have been used in criminal activities, were then turned over to the Manipur Police for further legal action, thereby preventing potential threats to public safety.
These missions show the security forces' collaborative efforts to maintain peace and national security. Drugs trafficking and preserving regional security against the growing threat of drug usage.