With Myanmar Army taking steps against members of the militant outfits of the Northeast taking shelter in that country, the strength of the Assam Rifles along the international border has been increased, reports Assam Tribune on March 17. The strength of Assam Rifles (AR) along Myanmar border has been increased from 17 battalions to 23. Moreover, Indian and Myanmar Army are planning to launch a coordinated offensive against militants on both sides of the international border. According to officials, Indian Army provided help like intelligence inputs to Myanmar Army to deal with the rebels belonging to the Arakan Army in Rakhine province of Myanmar. In response, the Myanmar Army has agreed to take action against the militant groups of the Northeast, who have been taking shelter in that country. Sources also added that no large-scale exodus of militants was noticed after the operations in Myanmar.