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Assam Rifles bust international trafficking racket; 4 touts arrested for transporting foreign nationals via India

During the operation, four members of the racket including foreign nationals were arrested. The arrested  were identified as Nigerian national Emeka(44 years), along with three Indian nationals, K Malsawmdawngi(Aizawl), Tinku Hussain Barbhuiya(Silchar) and Ramina Begum Barbhuiya(Silchar). Investigation revealed the network’s role in systematically facilitating illegal cross-border movement, posing a serious threat to national security

Dibya Kamal BordoloiDibya Kamal Bordoloi
Mar 31, 2026, 10:00 pm IST
in Bharat, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura
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Touts indulged in human trafficking arrested by the Assam Rifles

Touts indulged in human trafficking arrested by the Assam Rifles

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Guwahati: Security agencies busted an international racket involved in human trafficking who used the Indian state of Tripura and Mizoram as transit routes. The racket was involved in illegally transporting of Bangladesh and Myanmar nationals via India. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles in coordination with Cachar Police dismantled an active network operating in Silchar, Assam on March 25, 2026. The module was involved in organised illegal ingress of nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar through Tripura and Mizoram, as well as egress of illegal foreign nationals from India, including individuals involved in criminal cases, deportation proceedings and visa violations.

During the operation, four members of the racket including foreign nationals were arrested. The arrested  were identified as Nigerian national Emeka(44 years), along with three Indian nationals, K Malsawmdawngi(Aizawl), Tinku Hussain Barbhuiya(Silchar) and Ramina Begum Barbhuiya(Silchar). Investigation revealed the network’s role in systematically facilitating illegal cross-border movement, posing a serious threat to national security and immigration control mechanisms.

Assam Rifles remains committed to ensuring security of the region and creating deterrence for the inimical elements, a press statement by Col. Mahendra Rawat, PRO Defence, reads.

Operational Group Meeting on security of Northeast

Under the aegis of Spear Corps and the Directorate General of Assam Rifles, a Quarterly Operational Group Meeting was convened at Lekhapani on January 30, 2026. The meeting brought together senior representatives from the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, State Police and Intelligence Agencies to undertake a comprehensive review of the prevailing security situation and to reinforce inter-agency coordination across Upper Assam, South Arunachal Pradesh and adjoining areas of Nagaland.

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The meeting was attended by Hibu Tamang, IGP(Ops), TCL Region, along with formation commanders of Assam Rifles, Army representatives from Upper Assam and senior police officials from the respective states. The presence of all stakeholders reflected a unified and resolute approach towards addressing emerging security challenges in the region.

Deliberations focused on assessment of ground intelligence, enhancement of real-time information sharing and alignment of operational priorities. Discussions covered insurgent group activities, cross-border dynamics and the need to strengthen surveillance and area domination in vulnerable pockets. In addition, in view of the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Elections, emphasis was laid on maintaining heightened vigilance and ensuring a secure environment to preclude any disruption to the electoral process.

The meeting culminated in reaffirmation of a cohesive joint operational framework, improved interoperability and streamlined coordination protocols to enable swift and effective response to contingencies. All agencies reiterated the need for continuous adaptation, joint training and a unified operational posture in sensitive areas, reflecting a high degree of synergy, trust and professionalism among the security forces.

Topics: TripuraMizoramAssam RiflesBangladeshMyanmarNational SecurityHuman TraffickingAssam
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