District administration of Karbialong headed by DC, Aranyak Saika, IAS and other senior civil officials, SSP had a coordination meeting with District Administration of Dimapur at Circuit House, Dimapur on July 23. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, July 23 (MExN): The District administration of Karbialong headed by DC, Aranyak Saika, IAS and other senior civil officials, SSP had a coordination meeting with District Administration of Dimapur on July 23 at Circuit House, Dimapur.
The meeting emphasised the need for continuous communication between the district administrations and police of both states to ensure that any emerging issues along the border are addressed promptly and peacefully, stated a DIPR report.
Opening the discussion, officials highlighted the cordial relationship maintained between the two administrations and appreciated the prompt response of the Assam and Nagaland Police whenever incidents occurred in the border areas. “Such cooperation has helped prevent escalation of disputes and ensured the safety and security of residents living along the border,” the officials noted.
Revenue officials from Assam presented the historical and administrative background of the disputed areas, referring to district boundary notifications, revenue records, and census documents. They maintained that the concerned villages have long been part of the notified administrative jurisdiction of Assam and have been included in electoral rolls and census operations for several decades.
Despite differing claims, both sides agreed that maintaining peace on the ground remains the immediate priority. Officials stressed that people-to-people contact, regular meetings and mutual trust are essential in preventing misunderstandings and resolving local issues before they escalate.
To strengthen confidence-building measures, a proposal was made to constitute a “joint border monitoring committee” comprising district officials, police personnel and representatives from the concerned border villages. The committee would monitor developments, respond jointly to incidents and facilitate dialogue between affected communities while maintaining the existing status quo until a final settlement is reached by the appropriate authorities, it stated.
Officials from both sides agreed that future visits to sensitive border locations should, as far as possible, be conducted jointly by the administrations and police of both states to avoid misunderstandings and maintain transparency.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to sustained dialogue, coordinated action and peaceful coexistence, with both sides agreeing that regular communication and mutual cooperation remain the most effective means of preserving harmony along the Assam–Nagaland border.
