Jiribam (Manipur) [India], Assam Rifles carried out a large-scale joint operation along with CRPF and Manipur Police in Jiribam district of Manipur to bolster security and stability in the district, Assam Rifles said in a press release on Wednesday.

The team, comprising over 100 security personnel, dominated the sensitive areas of Guwakhal and Harinagar of Manipur in the early hours of Wednesday after miscreants tried to set fire to an abandoned house in the area.

River patrols and drones are also being widely used to secure and dominate the affected areas of Jiribam.

The security forces are also in constant conversations with local leaders and various CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) to guarantee the return of the displaced to their homes.

Locals have appreciated the efforts of security forces to restore peace and normalcy in the region, while the neighboring state of Assam has coordinated with the Manipur state police to monitor and restrict the movement of miscreants from Cachar to Jiribam.

Meanwhile, the coordinated effort between Assam Rifles, CRPF and local police demonstrated a unified front of security forces, making it unequivocally clear that even isolated incidents of violence or arson will not be tolerated.

Earlier on June 12, to provide essential services and support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Jiribam district, Assam Rifles organized a comprehensive medical camp and distributed much-needed relief materials to them, it said in a press release on Wednesday. .

This initiative was part of Assam Rifles' ongoing humanitarian assistance program aimed at alleviating the challenges faced by displaced families due to the current security situation.

The medical camp was heavily attended by internally displaced people who benefited from medical check-ups, treatment and essential medicines. A team of experienced doctors and medical staff of Assam Rifles provided services to the locals. Special attention was paid to children, the elderly and pregnant women to ensure their immediate health concerns were addressed.

Amid the current security situation in Jiribam, Assam Rifles has been actively involved in maintaining peace and order in the region. Their efforts not only focus on security aspects but also on providing humanitarian aid to mitigate the impact of displacement on the local population.