In an attempt to de-escalate tension along inter-state border between Assam and Mizoram, Governments of both the State issued a joint statement on Thursday.
In joint statement, representatives of Assam and Mizoram Governments welcome d the move for deployment of neutral forces by the Central Government.
The joint statement was signed by Border Protection and Development Minister of Assam, Atul Bora, and Mizoram Home Minister, Lalchamliana and concerned officials of both the states.
The joint statement read, “The Governments of Assam and Mizoram welcome and agree to take forward the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and Hon’ble Chief Ministers of Assam and Mizoram to remove; tensions prevailing around the inter-State borders and to find lasting solutions to the disputes through discussions”.
“The representatives of Government of Mizoram convey condolences for the loss of lives on 26th July, 2021 and convey best wishes for speedy recovery of those injured”, the Statement mentioned.
Further, it read, “Both the State Governments agree to maintain peace in the inter-State border areas and welcomed deployment of neutral force by Government of India in this regard. For this purpose, both the States shall not send their respective Forest and Police forces for patrolling, domination, enforcement or for fresh deployment to any of the areas where! confrontation and conflict has taken place between the Police forces of the two States during recent times. This would include all such areas along the Assam – Mizoram border in the districts of Karimganj, Hailakandi and Cachar, Assam; Mamit and Kolasib districts, Mizoram”.
The statement concluded on a positive note and read, “Representatives of Governments of Assam and Mizoram agree to take all necessary measures to promote, preserve and maintain peace and harmony amongst the people living in Assam and Mizoram, particularly in the border areas.”
