Key Points:
Shared Frontiers Challenge: Mizoram shares its border with turbulent countries, Myanmar and Bangladesh posing serious challenges of smuggling in the state.
Significant Seizure of Illicit Items: Assam Rifles in its crackdown on illegal activities confiscated items worth Rs 79.43 crores including foreign currency worth Rs 1.48 crores.
Heroin Bust: Heroin, the highly addictive drug made from morphine poses a major problem in the state making youth as its addictive. In its crackdown on these drugs, Assam Rifles confiscated 5.58 kg of Heroin worth Rs 42.09 crores.
Unlawful Pill Shipment: In the concentrated efforts against all kinds of narcotics, tablets worth Rs 18.90 crores were expropriated. These tablets included Methamphetamine Tablets and the illegal Yaba tablets.
Upholding Legal Frameworks: In its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the nation, the Assam Rifles apprehended 26 smugglers.
Advancing Community Development: In its pursuit of developing a aware community, Assam Rifles conducted various social outreach programmes.
In January, the Assam Rifles made significant strides in combating smuggling activities in Mizoram, a state that shares its borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh. This region has long been a hotspot for illegal trafficking, presenting ongoing challenges for security forces tasked with maintaining law and order.
Throughout the month, the Assam Rifles conducted a series of operations aimed at curbing these illicit activities. Their efforts proved fruitful, as they successfully intercepted and confiscated a wide range of smuggled goods valued at over Rs 79.43 Crores. This substantial haul underscores the unit’s commitment to safeguarding the region and protecting the interests of local residents.
Assam Rifles, the paramilitary force responsible for border security, counter insurgency and maintaining law and order seized 5.58 kg of Heroin worth Rs 42.09 Crores, Tablets worth Rs 18.90 crores, 776 gms of brown sugar worth Rs 6.99 crores among various others contraband items including illegal areca nuts, foreign origin cigarettes, scales of Indian Pangolin among various others. Furthermore, it seized foreign currency worth Rs 1.48 crores.
In its drive to eliminate any form of narcotics being trafficked into India or illegally cultivated, the Assam Rifles eradicated 90,000 cannabis plants worth Rs 3.5 crores across an area of 110 acres.
The tablets seized included Yaba tablets and Methamphetamine Tablets. Among these Yaba tablets are illegal in India as it contains methamphetamine and caffeine, usually sold in the form of cheap red or pink pills. These pills considered a menace in Bangladesh, are reportedly trafficked into India through the Indo-Bangladesh border.
In its efforts to eliminate illegal activities in the country, the Assam Rifles demonstrated its capability by apprehending 26 smugglers. Along with showing its valor along the border, the paramilitary force also empowers the youth of the country by providing them with self-defense training and organizing events.
Furthermore, Assam Rifles actively participates in raising awareness among the youth by conducting lectures on topics such as hygiene and sanitation, the ill effects of tobacco, and organizing tree plantation drives, along with supporting various other cultural programs.
The strategic location of Mizoram, with its porous borders, has made it a prime target for smugglers looking to exploit the area for various illegal trades. The Assam Rifles have been at the forefront of efforts to counter these threats, employing intelligence-driven operations and community engagement to enhance their effectiveness.
The successful operations not only highlight the dedication of the Assam Rifles but also reflect the broader commitment of Indian security forces to uphold the rule of law in border areas. By disrupting smuggling networks, they are not only preventing the flow of illegal goods but also contributing to the overall safety and security of millions of people living in India.
As the Assam Rifles continue their vigilant efforts, they remain focused on fostering a secure environment in Mizoram, ensuring that the challenges posed by cross-border smuggling are met with robust responses. Their ongoing operations are crucial in maintaining peace and stability in a region that is vital to India’s national security framework.
