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Behali Forest Gunfire Row: Assam and Arunachal Clash Over Claims
There was a fight in the Behali forest between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam says some people were cutting trees illegally and fired shots when caught.
Arunachal says Assam officials did something wrong.
Both sides have filed complaints, and they are still investigating what really happened.
Assam Forest Department reported gunfire by four miscreants involved in illegal tree felling in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary on December 16.
Arunachal Pradesh officials lodged an FIR against an Assam forest officer, alleging harassment and mental distress.
Two machine saws were recovered from the site, and a case was registered against four persons in Assam.
Arunachal Pradesh police found empty cartridges at the site but could not trace anyone due to darkness.
Both states are investigating the incident, with ongoing disputes over territorial jurisdiction and the nature of the altercation.
- Who
- Assam Forest Department and Arunachal Pradesh officials
- What
- Alleged gunfire and illegal tree felling in Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Where
- Behali Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
- When
- December 16
- Why
- Dispute over territorial jurisdiction and allegations of harassment
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- December 16
- Location
- Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Items Recovered
- Two machine saws
- FIR Lodged in Assam
- Against four persons at Behali Police Station
- FIR Lodged in Arunachal Pradesh
- Against an Assam forest officer at Seijosa Police Station
Quotes
Champak Deka
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the East Sonitpur Forest Division
“Upon the arrival of the forest department team, the individuals fled the area, leaving behind two machine saws. A case has been registered against four persons at Behali Police Station.”
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Arunachal Pradesh police officer
Arunachal Pradesh police officer
“When the search resumed the next morning, empty cartridges were found at the site. We have also received information alleging that the individuals involved were subjected to mental harassment by Assam forest officials.”
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Local resident from Arunachal Pradesh
Local resident from Arunachal Pradesh
“People were frightened after hearing the firing sounds. If any wrongdoing had occurred, the local administration should have been informed. The way the four individuals were allegedly targeted, with claims that an entire magazine was emptied, is inhuman and condemnable.”
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Sources
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