Assam rifles busts interstate tout network, four held in Silchar

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles in coordination with Cachar Police, dismantled an active network operating in Silchar, Assam, on 25 March 26. The module was involved in organised illegal ingress of foreign nationals from 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 individuals were apprehended, including a Nigerian national identified as Emeka (44 years), along with three Indian nationals, K Malsa-wmdawngi (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 the security of the region and create deterrence for the inimical elements.