Assam Rifles rescues abducted Manipur woman from Myanmar extremist group
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Why in news
The Assam Rifles rescued a Manipur woman, Olina Ningshen, who was abducted by the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) and Village Volunteers Eastern Zone during an attack in Kamjong district.
Background
The rescue took place south of Z. Choro village in the Kamjong district of Manipur. The abduction occurred during an attack on Tangkhul Naga villages by the KNA-B and Village Volunteers Eastern Zone.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKamjong district: A district in the state of Manipur where the abduction and rescue occurred.
- FactKNA-B: Kuki National Army-Burma, identified as the group involved in the abduction.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the security challenges posed by non-state actors and extremist groups along India's eastern borders and the role of paramilitary forces in counter-insurgency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cross-border insurgency: Complexity of monitoring non-state actors operating in porous border regions
- Civil-military cooperation: Importance of local community involvement and civil society in intelligence and rescue operations
Keywords: non-state actors · counter-insurgency · border security · paramilitary operations · internal security
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