Agartala, January 24, 2026: Assam Rifles established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post alongwith Manipur Police on Jiribam-Tipaimukh Road and recovered huge quantity of explosives in Pherzawl District, Manipur. This operation of Assam Rifles comes as a crackdown on any miscreants hampering peace and stability in the region ahead of Republic Day celebrations.

Upon being challenged by Assam Rifles soldiers at the check post, the miscreants abandoned their vehicle and tried to flee.

Following a pursuit by Assam Rifles personnel, two individuals were apprehended along with a recovery of 30 gelatin sticks, 20 detonators, safety fuze, flexible wire, one Bolero vehicle and around ₹1L cash. The explosive recovered is generally used in making IEDs to cause mass damage.

Assam Rifles has been working closely with local authorities to maintain peace in Jiribam District, reiterating that no one will be spared, miscreants already identified and on the radar will be taken to task. The locals were seen praising the efforts of the force in maintaining peace in the region.