Archive · 18 Dec 2025
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
- When
- December 16
- Where
- Behali Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
- Why
- Dispute over territorial jurisdiction and allegations of harassment
- 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