Assam-Mizoram CMs request solution on border dispute from MHA
New Delhi, July 27
The Assam-Mizoram border dispute witnessed more tensions with both Chief Ministers taking to Twitter expressing the unrest in both states while demanding a solution from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news of the death of six policemen from Assam Police on July 26 stating that the policemen died while trying to protect their state's borders.
The Assam police claimed that at several of their officials were injured in Cachar district after unidentified persons pelted stones at them on July 26.
The Mizoram police stated that unidentified persons set fire to eight unoccupied farm huts near Aitlang stream on July 25 night leading to unrest.
The reports in local media showed that Assam Police personnel were attacked with sticks and rods at Lailapur.
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga alleged that the government of Assam 'intruded' into Mizoram's territory and showed 'aggression'. He also said that the loss of lives 'on both sides could have been avoided.'
"Govt of Mizoram strongly condemns unjustified act of the Govt of Assam in this intrusion and aggression into the territory of Mizoram. The Government of Mizoram deeply regrets the needless injuries on both sides which could have been avoided," Zoramthanga said.
"The Government of Mizoram desires that the inter-state border issue with Assam be resolved in an atmosphere of peace and understanding. Accordingly, we call upon the State of Assam to create a congenial environment for peaceful resolution of the dispute," he further added.
This happened when the Union Home Minister Amit Shah had recently met all CMs of North East during an event last week.
Assam CM Sarma alleged that the superintendent of police of Kolasib in Mizoram asked Assam police to withdraw from their post, failing which “their civilians” will “not stop violence”.
“Hon'ble @ZoramthangaCM ji , Kolasib ( Mizoram) SP is asking us to withdraw from our post until then their civilians won't listen nor stop violence. How can we run a government in such circumstances? Hope you will intervene at earliest @AmitShah @PMOIndia,” Sarma tweeted with a video of the incident.
