Tizit-Namtola border tense after driver's arrest

Published on May 6, 2025

KOHIMA — Tension persists at the Tizit-Namtola border since Monday after Assam Police arrested a Tata Sumo driver from Tizit.
The driver, identified as Hontong K, was reportedly arrested within Assam jurisdiction on Monday during a joint operation conducted by the Assam Police and Assam Rifles.
According to a reliable source, the driver's arrest is linked to Case No. 124/24 at Sonari Police Station in Assam, related to an alleged crime that occurred in the state in 2024.
While the exact grounds for the arrest are unclear, it's believed the investigation had been ongoing, leading to the driver's detention.
Following the arrest, the Private Drivers' Union Mon District had called a road blockade and restricted movement of vehicles at Namtola Dolong, which connects Nagaland and Assam.
However, with the cooperation of civil society and timely intervention by the police, the situation is now under control, sources said.
It was also learnt that district-level coordination is being maintained to ensure matters do not escalate and to maintain peace.