Assam Rifles Saves Nogna Village: Swift Response to Major Midnight Fire in Tirap District

KHONSA, ARUNACHAL PRADESH Feb 22– The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles earned widespread praise for their rapid emergency response after a massive fire broke out in Nogna Village, located in the Tirap District, during the midnight hours of February 21, 2026.

Upon receiving the distress call, troops were immediately mobilized and rushed to the remote site to initiate fire containment measures. The soldiers worked tirelessly alongside local villagers to evacuate families to safer zones and salvage personal belongings from the encroaching flames.

Operating in seamless coordination with the local administration and emergency services, the Assam Rifles personnel successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent residential structures.

Thanks to the timely intervention and organized rescue efforts, the situation was stabilized quickly with no loss of human life reported. This successful operation underscores the “Sentinels of the Northeast” and their unwavering commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and ensuring the safety of tribal communities in challenging terrains.