Assam Rifles to deploy spy unit along Myanmar border

Shillong, Feb 7 (PTI) Assam Rifles (AR) today said it will deploy its independent intelligence unit along the Myanmar border by May this year.

"The field intelligence unit is already through and its raising has started. We hope to put it in place by May this year," AR Director General Lt Gen KS Yadava told reporters here.

Lt Gen Yadava said AR being the lead intelligence agency of the Myanmar border will get a major boost once the intelligence unit is deployed along the Myanmar border.

"The unit will have around 200 men besides 27 officers picked from the organisation," he said.

He also informed that by the end of this year the process of raising 26 new battalions will start.

"Every year, we plan to raise two-three. Two commando battalions will also be a part of the raisings," he said.

Source :http://www.ptinews.com/news/505873_Assam-Rifles-to-deploy-spy-unit-along-Myanmar-border

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