Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Assam-Nagaland Border Clash: Youth Attacked, Three Arrested
Near the border of Assam and Nagaland, some people from Nagaland attacked and shot at some people from Assam.
The attackers wanted to see the victims' IDs before they attacked them.
The police arrested the people who did the shooting.
The attack happened because the two states are arguing over land, and the government recently made some people leave the land.
Both sides have met to talk about the problem and said they would work together to make sure things do not escalate further.
Assamese youth were attacked and shot at by armed individuals near the Assam-Nagaland border.
The attackers, from Wokha district, allegedly demanded identification before the assault.
Three suspects were arrested in a joint operation by Nagaland Police and CRPF.
The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions related to border disputes and eviction drives.
Assam and Nagaland officials met to discuss the situation and ensure further monitoring.
- Who
- Assamese youth and armed individuals from Wokha district, Nagaland.
- What
- An armed attack on Assamese youth near the Assam-Nagaland border.
- When
- August 15, Independence Day.
- Where
- Merapani, Golaghat district, Assam-Nagaland border.
- Why
- Due to long-simmering border tensions, land disputes and recent eviction drives.
Assam's Perspective
Nagaland's Perspective
Government Cooperation
Assam's Perspective
The Assam government maintains good cooperation with Nagaland authorities.
Nagaland's Perspective
N/A
- Victims
- Prakash Boro, Simasat Basumatari, and Kushol Basumatary
- Attackers
- Zakhai Sumi, Honito Yepthome, Khahosha Zhimo
- Location of Attack
- Merapani, Golaghat district
- Arresting Authorities
- Nagaland Police, CRPF, Golaghat Police
- Arrested From
- Old Roni Bosti, Wokha district, Nagaland
