Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Tensions Rise: Unauthorized Aadhaar Survey Sparks Border Concerns
Tensions are rising on the Assam-Nagaland border.
Naga officials were found collecting Aadhaar card information in an Assam village, which worried the local residents.
Although the surveyors claimed they were sent by the central government, the residents questioned them, leading to the deletion of the photos and the surveyors leaving.
Both state governments are working together to address the border problems.
There was also an eviction notice sent from Nagaland village councils to Assam residents.
Nagaland officials allegedly conducted an unauthorized Aadhaar survey in Assam.
The survey, involving the collection of Aadhaar card photographs, caused unease among Assamese families.
Local residents questioned the surveyors, who initially claimed to be acting on central government instructions.
An MLA stated that Assam and Nagaland are coordinating to resolve border issues.
A joint eviction notice was issued by Nagaland village councils to Assam residents.
- Who
- Officials from Nagaland, residents of Jaipuria, and Sarupathar MLA Biswajit Saikia.
- What
- An unauthorized Aadhaar survey was conducted by Nagaland officials in Assam.
- When
- August 22
- Where
- Jaipuria under Merapani’s Doyang Gaon Panchayat of Golaghat district in Assam.
- Why
- The survey was conducted, according to surveyors, under the instructions of the Nagaland government. The exact purpose is not clear from the provided articles.
Assam Villagers
Nagaland Government
Perspective on the Survey
Assam Villagers
Distrust towards the actions of Nagaland officials.
Nagaland Government
Cooperation between Assam and Nagaland authorities in addressing border issues.
- Incident
- Unauthorized Aadhaar survey
- Location
- Assam-Nagaland border
- Surveyors
- Officials from Nagaland
- Area
- Jaipuria, Golaghat district, Assam
- Involved
- Assamese and Naga residents
- Action
- Eviction notices issued by Nagaland villages
Sources
Nagaland, Assam CMs agree on joint action in Disputed Area Belt
Nagaland, Assam CMs Agree on Joint Action in Disputed Area Belt
Mizoram, Assam agree to maintain status quo amid fresh border tensions
Mizoram, Assam reaffirm status quo on border dispute after fresh tensions in Mamit