Mizoram govt helds Cachar and Karimganj administration responsible for border flare up

Oct. 18: The simmering tension along Assam-Mizoram inter-state border at Lailapur following a flare up last night was due to the unilateral and provocative acts of disturbing public peace and harmony in the border areas at three locations – Thinghlun, Saihapui `V’ and Vairengte – of Mizoram by the district administrations of Cachar and Karimganj. This was alleged by the Government of Mizoram in a press statement issued by its Home Department on Sunday. It was also mentioned that the Government of Assam will take urgent measures to restore normalcy in these areas.

The press statement issued by Mizoram further stated that in order to instill a sense of security to the distraught residents of the affected border areas and also to prevent any other untoward incident, security will be beefed up in these areas. It was further alleged that due to road blockade organized by Assam at the entry points of inter-state highways connecting Assam to Mizoram, entry of essential commodities has been stopped. Efforts are underway to obtain the required essential commodities such as LPG and POL through other neighbouring states.

In the press statement, the Mizoram Government further mentioned that it is actively engaging with the Government of Assam to resolve the current issues at the border areas and has also intimated the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the transgressions committed by the Government of Assam.

In this connection, the Union Home Secretary has convened a meeting with the Chief Secretaries of Mizoram and Assam through video conference at 11.30 AM on 19 October.