Assam and Nagaland agree on joint border monitoring, coordinated visits and sustained dialogue to maintain peace along the boundary
Proposal for joint committee, coordinated visits to sensitive areas discussed at Dimapur meeting
DIMAPUR — Assam and Nagaland have agreed to strengthen coordination along their shared border through joint monitoring, regular communication and confidence-building measures to prevent disputes and maintain peace, according to a DIPR update.
The decision was taken during a coordination meeting between the district administrations of Karbi Anglong and Dimapur held at Circuit House in Dimapur on Thursday.
The Assam delegation was led by Karbi Anglong Deputy Commissioner Aranyak Saikia, along with senior civil and police officials, while officials from the Dimapur district administration represented Nagaland.
According to DIPR, both sides stressed the need for continuous communication between the district administrations and police forces to ensure that any emerging issues along the border are addressed promptly and peacefully.
Officials highlighted that the cordial relationship between the two administrations, coupled with the timely response of Assam and Nagaland Police during border-related incidents, has helped prevent the escalation of disputes and ensured the safety of residents living along the inter-state boundary.
During the meeting, 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 villages concerned have long remained within Assam's notified administrative jurisdiction and have been included in electoral rolls and census operations for several decades.
Despite the differing territorial claims, both sides agreed that preserving peace on the ground should remain the immediate priority. They stressed that regular meetings, people-to-people contact and mutual trust are essential to preventing misunderstandings and resolving local issues before they escalate.
As part of the confidence-building measures, officials discussed constituting a joint border monitoring committee comprising district officials, police personnel and representatives from border villages. The proposed committee would jointly monitor developments, respond to incidents and facilitate dialogue between affected communities while maintaining the existing status quo until the boundary dispute is settled by the competent authorities.
The two administrations also agreed that future visits to sensitive border locations should, as far as possible, be undertaken jointly by officials and police from both states to improve transparency and avoid misunderstandings.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to sustained dialogue, coordinated action and peaceful coexistence, stating that regular communication and mutual cooperation remain the most effective means of maintaining harmony along the Assam-Nagaland border.