1. Assam-Mizoram CMs Agree to De-escalate Border Tensions.
2. Lalduhoma Reveals Pact to Prevent Further Violence
3. Assam’s Atul Bora to Visit Mizoram for Continued Dialogue.
Guwahati, Feb 14: In a significant development aimed at de-escalating tensions along the Assam-Mizoram border, Chief Minister Lalduhoma of Mizoram revealed that he and his Assam counterpart, Himanta Biswa Sarma, have reached an agreement to prevent further violence in the region.
Lalduhoma announced during a press conference in Aizawl that Assam’s Border Area Development Minister Atul Bora is scheduled to visit Mizoram next month, indicating ongoing efforts to foster dialogue and understanding between the two states.
The discussion between Lalduhoma and Sarma, which took place recently in Guwahati, focused on the border issue, with both parties committing to maintaining peace along the disputed boundary and actively seeking resolutions to the longstanding dispute.
“We agreed that no more violence will be allowed along the border. We have been making efforts to resolve the dispute,” Lalduhoma emphasized, underlining the shared commitment to peace and stability in the region.
The Assam-Mizoram border dispute reached a critical juncture in July 2021 when clashes between police forces from both states resulted in the tragic deaths of six policemen and a civilian from Assam, along with numerous injuries.
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The contested border area spans three Mizoram districts – Aizawl, Kolasib, and Mamit – and intersects with Assam’s Cachar, Karmganj, and Hailankandi districts, encompassing a 164.6 km stretch.
Rooted in historical demarcations, the dispute revolves around conflicting claims over land delineated by colonial-era regulations. Mizoram asserts ownership over a 509 square miles area within the inner line reserved forest, designated under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) 1873. Meanwhile, Assam regards the border outlined in the Survey of India’s 1933 map as its constitutional boundary.
The absence of ground demarcation exacerbates the complexity of the issue, leading to overlapping territorial claims and ongoing tensions between the two states.
Despite these challenges, Assam and Mizoram have engaged in multiple rounds of discussions to address the boundary dispute, underscoring the importance of diplomatic dialogue and cooperation in resolving regional conflicts.
