Overview

• A viral photograph shows 21 Assam Rifles recruits posing with a flag alleged to belong to the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA).
• The Assam Rifles announced it is conducting an investigation to verify the image’s authenticity.
• Officials have stated that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any personnel involved if the photo is confirmed to be genuine.
• The ZRA, an insurgent group active in Manipur, operates under a ceasefire agreement but faces allegations of involvement in ongoing ethnic violence.
• This incident highlights broader concerns about disinformation and the use of insurgent symbols in a region already experiencing heightened tensions.