DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 25 (MExN): The Nagaland State government has issued a travel advisory to all Nagaland bound vehicles to avoid travelling along the Amguri-Mariani-Titabar route. According to a DIPR report, situation remains tense after five youth hailing from Hoolungri Tea Estate in Assam-Nagaland border under Mariani PS, Jorhat were beaten up by suspected Nagas on February 24 when they went to collect bamboo and firewood under Changdang village along the border area. DIPR, quoting report received from the District Administration, Mangkolmeba stated that following the incident, a mob consisting of around 500 people gathered at zero point, Mariani at around 10:30am on February 25 in protest against the incident and blocked the road while demanding the arrest of culprits and compensation to the victims. Border magistrate, dobhasis along with police were deployed at the area of blockade and detail reports were awaited, the report stated. Further, the Jorhat District Administration has sought 10 days from the aggrieved mob so that matter can be sorted with the Nagaland counterpart, the report also informed.
