Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Protests Erupt as Nagaland Police Clash Over Palm Oil in Assam
Imagine a land that both Assam and Nagaland say is theirs.
People from Assam are mad because they say officials from Nagaland are planting palm oil trees there.
They think this is wrong, especially since it might break a court order.
On the second day of the protests, the police from Nagaland showed up, but the people chased them away, yelling for them to leave.
The protesters want the palm oil trees gone and say they will keep protesting until the trees are removed.
They say they won't let any more trees get planted and worry about losing their land.
Protests occurred in Merapani, Golaghat, over palm oil plantation.
Residents chased away Nagaland Police who attempted to assert dominance.
Protesters are against the palm oil cultivation by Nagaland authorities.
Demonstrations are centered around the Seed Farm in Bhelouguri.
Protesters demand the removal of palm oil saplings and a halt to plantation.
- Who
- Residents of Golaghat, Nagaland Police
- What
- Protest against palm oil cultivation by Nagaland authorities
- When
- Second day of protests
- Where
- Merapani, Golaghat, Assam, near the Seed Farm in Bhelouguri
- Why
- To oppose palm oil plantation and alleged encroachment by Nagaland authorities.
- Location
- Merapani, Golaghat, Assam
- Event
- Protest against palm oil plantation
- Participants
- Local residents, Nagaland Police
- Disputed Area
- Seed Farm in Bhelouguri
- Protest Action
- Chasing away police, demanding removal of saplings