Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Assam and Nagaland reaffirm peace commitment along border
Assam and Nagaland had a meeting to talk about keeping peace along their border.
They agreed to work together more, have regular talks, and set up a team to watch the border.
Even though they disagree about where the border should be, they both want to make sure people living there are safe.
They will keep talking and working together until the bigger problem is solved.
Assam and Nagaland reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace along their inter-state border.
A coordination meeting was held in Dimapur, attended by senior officials from both districts.
Assam presented historical and administrative evidence supporting its claim over disputed villages.
Both sides agreed to prioritize peace and proposed forming a joint border monitoring committee.
Joint visits to sensitive border locations were agreed upon to promote transparency and avoid misunderstandings.
- Who
- District administrations of Karbi Anglong (Assam) and Dimapur (Nagaland)
- What
- Reaffirmation of commitment to peace along the inter-state border
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Circuit House, Dimapur
- Why
- To address border-related issues promptly and peacefully, and to prevent escalation of incidents
Assam's Position
Nagaland's Position
Boundary Dispute
Assam's Position
Assam maintains that the disputed villages have long been part of its administrative jurisdiction, supported by historical documents and census records.
Nagaland's Position
Nagaland's position on the boundary dispute is not explicitly stated in the articles, but the differing positions imply a conflicting claim.
- Location
- Karbi Anglong (Assam) and Dimapur (Nagaland) border
- Meeting Location
- Circuit House, Dimapur
- Key Attendees
- Aranyak Saikia (Deputy Commissioner, Karbi Anglong), senior civil officials, Superintendent of Police from both districts
- Date
- July 23
- Key Outcome
- Commitment to peace through coordination, regular communication, and joint confidence-building measures
- Proposed Committee
- Joint border monitoring committee with district officials, police, and village representatives