In a concerted effort to strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance regional security, the Assam Rifles convened a Lead Intelligence Agency (LIA) meeting at Phek, Nagaland. The meeting was held with the aim of streamlining intelligence sharing, assessing current security dynamics, and formulating strategies to address evolving challenges in the region.
The session witnessed active participation from key stakeholders, including representatives of the District Administration, Special Bureau (SB), and Border Security Force (BSF). The platform enabled focused deliberations on a wide range of security-related concerns affecting the district, particularly those pertaining to cross-border movement, insurgent activities, smuggling networks, and general law and order issues.
Senior officials from Assam Rifles opened the session by reiterating the importance of real-time intelligence exchange and unified response mechanisms to counter threats effectively. They stressed that collaborative efforts remain vital in ensuring peace and stability, especially in sensitive border districts like Phek.
Participants shared valuable ground-level insights and assessed recent developments in their respective areas of operation. Discussions centered around the need for enhanced surveillance, increased patrolling along vulnerable stretches, and bolstered community engagement to build trust and improve early warning systems.
The meeting concluded with a consensus to continue such regular inter-agency engagements to refine joint operational strategies and further reinforce the security grid in the region. The Assam Rifles reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with all agencies and local authorities to maintain peace and support development efforts in Nagaland.
This LIA meeting underscores the Assam Rifles’ proactive role as the leading counter-insurgency force in the Northeast and its enduring commitment to fostering coordination for a safer, more secure region.