Assam Rifles Extends Hand of Friendship to Kangpokpi CSOs Under Operation Sadbhavana

In a powerful gesture of solidarity and grassroots development, the Assam Rifles, under its flagship civic initiative Operation Sadbhavana distributed a comprehensive set of study and office-use essentials to the Kuki Inpi, the apex governing body of the Kuki tribes at a ceremony held at the Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills Office at Kangpokpi District Headqaurters.

The event reflected the Assam Rifles’ unwavering commitment to peace-building, education, and administrative empowerment in Manipur’s tribal heartlands.

The donation package included a high-performance computer set, multifunction printer, inverter with backup battery, and ergonomic furniture, all designed to strengthen Kuki Inpi’s digital and administrative infrastructure. The assistance is expected to enhance documentation, community coordination, and educational outreach across Kuki areas.

Brigadier Ananya Boral, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the 9 Sector Assam Rifles, and Colonel Radha Krishan, Commandant of the 33rd Battalion Assam Rifles, were warmly received with traditional shawls by Kuki CSO's leaders in a display of mutual respect and cultural unity.

In his address, Brigadier Boral highlighted the human-centric mission of Operation Sadbhavana.

“Assam Rifles stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Manipur — not just as protectors of peace, but as partners in progress. These donations are investments in empowerment, education, and self-reliance for our tribal brothers and sisters”, he asserted.

Earlier, Thanglensei Kipgen, Speaker of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills lauded the Assam Rifles’ continued partnership with the community and described the initiative as “a bridge between security and social welfare."

A solemn prayer was offered by Thangmang Chongloi, Vice President of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills and Nengboi, President of the Kuki Women Union Sadar Hills led the presentation, followed by a moving welcome song by Chiching, which added a note of grace and warmth to the ceremony.

Distinguished attendees included Thangrijoy, President of Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Sadar Hills; K. Shongreng, General Secretary of KSO Sadar Hills; Lhingboi, Finance Secretary of the Kuki Women Union Sadar Hills and others. Students from Elite Higher Secondary School, Kangpokpi, also attended, representing the youth beneficiaries of the welfare initiative.

A symbolic handover ceremony marked the formal transfer of the donated equipment, with Brigadier Boral presenting a certificate to the Speaker of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills Thanglensei Kipgen in the presence of KWU Sadar Hills and KSO Sadar Hills representatives. The event concluded with a group photograph and light refreshments, celebrating the renewed spirit of partnership.

Since its inception in 1997, Operation Sadbhavana has served as a cornerstone of the Indian Army’s outreach to remote and insurgency-affected regions, promoting education, healthcare, infrastructure, and skill development. Through such endeavours, the Assam Rifles continues to weave trust, unity, and hope — reinforcing its legacy as both sentinels of the North East and partners in its progress.