 AGENCIES
MANIPUR, June 3: In response to the ongoing flood situation under Operation Jal Rahat II, the Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ Eastern Command, has continued its relentless humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts across Manipur and Tripura. A total of 10 columns have been actively deployed by Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) to conduct rescue, relief, and medical aid operations. One additional column remains on standby at Haflong for rapid deployment if required. IGAR (South) has positioned eight columns at Porampat, JNIMS, Wankhei, and Wangkhei, rescuing 2,629 civilians, provided medical care to 250 individuals, and distributed food and water. Simultaneously, IGAR (East) has deployed two columns across Chandrapur, Resham Bagan, Bhutankhal, and Kamranga, rescuing 200 civilians and provided immediate med and food supplies. These timely and coordinated actions by the Assam Rifles reaffirm their motto of being "Friends of the North East", and highlight their enduring commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the civil administration in times of crisis. |
