Assam: Military-Civil Fusion Capsule conducted at Rangia

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RANGIA: In an effort to foster enhanced synergy between the Armed Forces and civil administration, a Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) Interactive Capsule was conducted under the aegis of Red Horns Division at Rangia.

This significant initiative brought together key stakeholders from district administrations of Lower Assam and Meghalaya, Central Armed Police Forces (BSF, CRPF, SSB), and Indian Army formations. The conclave aimed to strengthen inter-agency coordination, facilitate exchange of strategic and operational perspectives, and align civil-military efforts for improved border management, internal security, and regional stability.

The event was presided over by Maj Gen Rohin Bawa, YSM, General Officer Commanding, Red Horns Division, and moderated by Brig Akshay Kapoor, Commander Invictus Brigade. The capsule witnessed participation from 100+ personnel including FR Kharkongor, IAS, Principal Secretary, Home (Police) & Home (Political) Department, Government of Meghalaya, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, senior CAPF officers and Army representatives.

The capsule covered five critical themes such as border management challenges, socio-cultural dynamics, dual-use infrastructure development, internal security and intelligence sharing and disaster response. Insightful presentations were delivered by Army officers and CAPF representatives, covering the security dynamics along the India-Bangladesh and India-Bhutan borders, infrastructural priorities in the Siliguri Corridor, and intelligence acquisition methodologies.

The discussions underscored the persistent threats of smuggling, infiltration, radicalization, and human trafficking, while also highlighting the need for improved coordination in surveillance, information sharing, and joint response mechanisms. Interactive sessions saw valuable contributions from civil and police officials who stressed on the importance of institutionalised mechanisms for intelligence sharing, enhanced vigilance in sensitive border regions like Dawki, and the need for integrated infrastructure planning through platforms like PM GatiShakti. The conclave also brought attention to emerging threats posed by regional instability in Bangladesh and Myanmar, which could impact security across the Northeast. In his closing remarks, Maj Gen Rohin Bawa emphasised that this capsule was not merely an academic exercise but a manifestation of the ‘Whole-of-Nation’ approach to national security. He reiterated the importance of building enduring professional relationships between military and civil institutions and highlighted that the next phase of the Military-Civil Fusion initiative would be conducted in Umroi with expanded participation.

The capsule concluded with several key takeaways, including the need for regular joint training sessions, structured coordination meetings at the district level, development of secure digital platforms for real-time information exchange, and rotational conduct of such conclaves to broaden participation. The Rangia capsule represents a significant step forward in bridging institutional efforts for national preparedness, and reaffirms the commitment of all stakeholders to work in unison in safeguarding India’s sensitive border regions.

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