18 injured, 4 critical after unidentified men open fire along Assam-Arunachal border
Eighteen villagers in Assam have reportedly suffered injuries from cross-border firing that originated in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident unfolded against the backdrop of escalating tensions related to a persistent boundary dispute in Dhemaji district. In the wake of the violence, Assam officials have increased security measures, with the chief minister emphasizing the need to fortify all areas…
GUWAHATI - At least 18 Assamese villagers were injured, with four in critical condition, after unidentified men from Arunachal Pradesh opened fire during a border dispute, escalating tensions between the two neighboring states. The incident occurred at Mingmang Basti, where a confrontation over alleged land encroachment turned violent, resulting in gunfire.
The injured were rushed to local hospitals, and four of them were transferred to Dibrugarh Medical College and Hospital for critical care. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the chief secretaries of both states are engaged in discussions, along with the directors general of police, to ease the situation. He emphasized that Assam will not compromise on any inch of its territory.
The border dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has a long history, with ongoing dialogue and demarcation efforts, though several border areas remain contentious.
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