APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 25/10/2025
For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (25-10-2025).
Mains Question (GS Paper 3)
“Discuss how the infiltration of ULFA(I) cadres from Myanmar highlights the persistent internal security challenges in Northeast India. Examine the measures needed to ensure a sustainable peace framework in the region.”
Introduction (40–50 words)
The recent infiltration of ULFA-Independent cadres from their Myanmar bases underscores the lingering fragility of peace in Assam and the wider Northeast. Despite substantial reduction in violence, porous borders, cross-border sanctuaries, and unresolved socio-economic grievances continue to sustain intermittent insurgent activities.
Body
1. Persistent Internal Security Challenges
| Dimension | Illustration |
| Cross-Border Movement | Dense jungles and porous terrain along the 1,643 km India–Myanmar border enable militants’ mobility and logistics. |
| Sanctuaries Abroad | ULFA(I) camps in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region and past links with NSCN-K provide safe havens. |
| Fragmented Factions | Peace talks cover the pro-talk faction, while the Paresh Baruah-led wing remains active. |
| Local Radicalisation | Youth frustration and economic neglect in upper Assam sustain recruitment potential. |
| Coordination Gaps | Multiple agencies—Army, Assam Police, IB, Assam Rifles—often work with limited intelligence integration. |
2. Steps Taken So Far
- Peace initiatives: Ongoing Centre-Assam–ULFA (P) dialogue; surrender & rehabilitation schemes (2022).
- Security operations: Operation All Clear (2003, India–Bhutan); Operation Sunrise (2019, India–Myanmar).
- Development push: NE Special Infrastructure Development Scheme, North East Industrial Policy, and Smart Village projects.
3. Measures for Sustainable Peace
- Integrated Border Management System (IBMS): Deploy drones, thermal sensors, and all-weather posts.
- India–Myanmar Security Cooperation: Expand joint patrols and review Free Movement Regime in sensitive sectors.
- Rehabilitation & Reintegration: Skill-linked livelihood schemes for surrendered cadres.
- Inclusive Governance: Fast-track infrastructure, education, and digital connectivity in border districts.
- Community-led Counter-Narratives: Engage local youth, student unions, and civil society in deradicalisation drives.
Conclusion (40 words)
ULFA(I)’s cross-border infiltration is a reminder that durable peace in the Northeast cannot rest solely on force. It demands a calibrated blend of security firmness, developmental justice, and cooperative diplomacy—transforming the region from a conflict corridor into a connectivity hub.
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