Counter Insurgency News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Assam Rifles conducts firing of key support weapons at Darranga Field Firing Range
Guwahati, June 14: Assam Rifles on Saturday carried out firing of key support weapons at Darranga Field Firing Range in Assam, according to an official statement.
Security forces launch intelligence-based operations, recover heavy arms and ammunition
Imphal, June 9: In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Spear Corps, launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts, namely Kangpokpi, Thoubal, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Jiribam, Imphal East and Imphal West between May 26 and June 5 in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, according to a press release.
Possible to completely eradicate LWE by March 2026: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), June 6: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that it is possible to completely eradicate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026, adding that the government aims to ensure security, boost development, industries and employment generation in Gadchiroli while keeping its original character of “jal, jameen, jungle” (water, land and forest).
Assam Rifles commemorates valour of 6 fallen soldiers in Manipur
Imphal, May 23: Assam Rifles commemorated the valour and sacrifice of six brave hearts of 29 Assam Rifles with a solemn wreath laying ceremony held at Joupi in southern Manipur's Chandel district, an official said on Friday.
Four Maoists neutralised in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Bhopal, May 23: Four Maoists were neutralised during an encounter with security forces along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli district on Friday, officials said.
Assam Rifles heightens vigil along India-Myanmar border after Manipur encounter
Imphal, May 16: The Assam Rifles has intensified its surveillance along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur in the wake of the intensive counter-insurgency operations in Chandel district, in which ten armed militants were neutralised and a huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered, officials said on Friday.
Assam Rifles kill 10 militants in fierce gunbattle in Manipur; operation underway
Imphal, May 15: In a major counter-insurgency operation, at least 10 militants were killed during a fierce encounter with the Assam Rifles in Manipur's Chandel district, as security forces continue their intensified crackdown on insurgent groups across the state.
PM Modi hails security forces' success against Maoists in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, May 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, lauded the success of the security forces who neutralised several Maoists in Chhattisgarh.
'Surrender or face elimination', MP CM Mohan Yadav warns Maoists
Balaghat, May 12: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday gave clear warning to the Maoists, saying "they must surrender otherwise, they will be eliminated".
Security forces kill three NSCN (KYA) militants in Arunachal; rescue construction worker
Itanagar, April 27: An abducted construction worker was rescued and three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (KYA faction) were killed on Sunday during a fierce gunbattle between the security forces and the extremists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district, officials said.
Massive crackdown on Maoists on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, three killed
Raipur, April 24: In a significant crackdown against Maoist insurgents, security forces in Chhattisgarh have launched a major operation in the Karregatta hills of Bijapur district. The operation has already resulted in the deaths of three Maoists, with their bodies recovered by the police.
'Seek & destroy' ops for hiding terrorists in J&K's Poonch enters 5th day
Jammu, April 18: The anti-terrorist operation by security forces in J&K's Poonch district entered its 5th day on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir: IGP Kashmir reviews security in a joint meeting at PCR
Srinagar, April 5: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K Birdi, chaired a joint security meeting at Police Control Room Srinagar.
HM Shah to review anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh today
Raipur, April 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will assess the progress of the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh on Saturday.
Senior Army officer visits Red Shield Division in Manipur, discusses operational effectiveness
Imphal, April 3: A senior Army officer on Thursday visited the Red Shield Division in Manipur to review its operational preparedness and appreciated its technological innovations, officials said.
J-K: Indian Army personnel conducts patrolling in snow-covered Doda
Doda, March 21: Amid a thick layer of snow and freezing cold, the personnel of the Indian Army carried out patrolling in snow-bound hills of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Friday.
Campaign to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh moving towards success: BJP
New Delhi, March 20: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brijmohan Agarawal on Thursday stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and guidance of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, the campaign to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh was moving in the direction of success.
Zero-tolerance policy against Naxals: Amit Shah praises security forces for neutralising 22 Naxalites
New Delhi, March 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday praised the efforts of the security forces as 22 Naxalites were neutralised during two separate operations in Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh. He said that this was a "big success" in the direction of 'Naxal Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'.
Army recovers arms and ammunition in special op in Manipur, bunkers destroyed
Imphal, March 8: In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Manipur and recovered 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
Aizawl: Assam Rifles seizes vehicle with 623 kg of emulsion explosives, 3 held
Aizawl, February 23: Three persons, two of them women were apprehended and nearly 623 kg of emulsion explosives were seized from a vehicle which was on its way from Aizawl to Sakawrtuichhun, Assam Rifles said.
Manipur: 16 armed miscreants apprehended by Army, Assam Rifles
New Delhi, Feb 16: Sixteen armed miscreants were apprehended with a huge cache of weapons in Manipur during intelligence-based operations conducted by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps, the Army said on Sunday.
DG CRPF visits J&K's Rajouri district, reviews security
Jammu, Feb 6: Director General (DG) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), G.P.Singh on Thursday visited J&K's Rajouri district to review the security scenario in the border district.
Joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur police results in apprehension of eight insurgents
Kohima: (Nagaland) [India], February 5: In a series of successful joint operations, Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur police apprehended eight insurgent cadres from different locations in the state recently.
Joint forces start search operation for ultras in J&K's Doda district
Jammu, Jan 30: Joint forces on Thursday launched a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Doda district following information about suspected movement of terrorists in the area.
Odisha govt hikes risk allowance of SOG jawans
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has hailed the jawans of the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police for the successful joint operation against Left-Wing Extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. He also announced a hike to Rs 25,000 in the Risk Allowance for the jawans.
Jharkhand: Conspiracy to target security forces in Chaibasa foiled, 21 IEDs recovered
Chaibasa, Jan 21: A major Maoist plot to target security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been thwarted. In a joint operation by police and security forces, 21 pressure IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) planted in the Karaikela police station area were successfully recovered, officials said.
J-K: Rashtriya Rifles organises automatic weapon training for village defence committee
Poonch, January 20: The Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, under the counter-insurgency force 'Romeo', came to organise a comprehensive training session for Village Defence Committee (VDC) members in Balnoi village of Poonch's Mendhar block.
Cordon and search operation in J&K's Kathua to locate suspected terrorists
Jammu, Jan 17: Security forces on Friday launched a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the Billawar area.
GOC spear corps visited Red Shield Division in Manipur
Kohima, January 13: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Spear Corps recently visited the Red Shield Division in Manipur to review the operational preparedness and troop welfare, said an official statement.