UNB, Dhaka

India is planning to construct over 100 helipads in the north-eastern States for quick mobilization of troops along the 1,600-km Myanmar border.
The strength of the Assam Rifles will also be raised to 76 battalions from the existing 46 battalions comprising 65,000 troops, said a report from Assam state capital Guwahati.
Assam Rifles chief Lt General KS Yadava discounted suggestions that their construction of helipads and troops raise are linked to countering the perceived threat from China. He said the measures are for quick mobilization of troopers. [Read more]