Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Tension on Assam-Meghalaya Border After Mob Destroys Saplings
Imagine two neighbors, Assam and Meghalaya, arguing over their shared border.
Assam planted trees in an area Meghalaya claims.
Residents, with support from a student union, destroyed the new trees, believing Assam was trying to take their land.
Police are present, and the authorities from both sides will meet in an attempt to find a solution to the disagreement.
A mob destroyed saplings and structures on the Assam-Meghalaya border.
The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council of Assam conducted the plantation drive.
The incident occurred in Lapangap village, a disputed area.
The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) supported the mob, alleging encroachment.
A peace meeting is planned to resolve the issue.
- Who
- A mob of around 400 people, backed by the Khasi Students' Union, opposed a plantation drive by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
- What
- A mob uprooted saplings and dismantled structures in a disputed area on the Assam-Meghalaya border.
- When
- Wednesday, June 25th.
- Where
- Lapangap village, Assam-Meghalaya border.
- Why
- The mob opposed the plantation, claiming Assam was trying to encroach on Meghalaya's land.
Meghalaya's Perspective
Assam's Perspective
Land Claim
Meghalaya's Perspective
The plantation was an encroachment attempt by Assam.
Assam's Perspective
The plantation was conducted by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
- Location
- Lapangap village, Assam-Meghalaya border
- Disputed area claim
- Both Meghalaya and Assam
- Involved parties
- Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Khasi Students' Union (KSU)
- Incident
- Uprooting saplings, dismantling structures
- Police Deployment
- Adequate police forces deployed
- Next steps
- Peace meeting planned
