ASSAM RIFLES WITH CSO'S PROVIDES TIMELY ASSISTANCE TO NHIDCL EMPLOYEES IN AREAS OF MANIPUR BORDERING MIZORAM.

Assam Rifles Bn under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), proactively reacted to the request of NHIDCL reps whose movement  were stopped  by locals of Sinzawl vill owing to situation in Manipur. Though the locals did not pose a physical threat to the employees, the blockade was imposed by some local leaders. The blockade caused extreme psychological tension to the employees and their families.  NHIDCL requested  Assam Rifles for assistance for their evacuation to a safe place , Aizawl Batallion reacted swiftly by launching rescue colulms from their nearest operating bases. The officers of AR coordinated with the VCP of  nearby villages of the incidence location and  leaders of   CYMA , MZP(Mizo Zarlai Pawl)  Sinzawl  in  resolving the situation thereby preventing the situation going out of control. The 188 NHIDCL workers  were evacuated safely to nearby operating bases and given food and shelter. Though the villagers of Mimbung blocked the road, however the issue was resolved amicably. 

      Assam Rifles appreciate the  mature and timely  action of VCPs, local leaders of vills of both side,  CYMA and MZP office bearers which resulted in peacefully resolving the issue of shifting  strandled employees from the sensitive area of Manipur to safer places in Mizoram. Such showcasing of compassionate behaviour on humanitarian grounds will go a long way and as a role model during tense situation prevalent in Manipur.