Western Sümi Students’ Union urges Nagaland government to act on Assam’s eviction drive along border areas

DIMAPUR — The Western Sümi Students’ Union (WSSU) has expressed serious concern over the ongoing eviction drive being carried out by Assam government, which it alleged is now encroaching upon areas inhabited by Nagas along the Assam-Nagaland border.

In a press statement issued on Monday, the WSSU cautioned that these areas fall within Nagaland’s jurisdiction and stated that Assam’s actions are infringing upon the territory of Nagaland, thereby posing a direct threat to the land ownership and safety of the border residents.

The WSSU pointed out that border communities have acted as custodians of Nagaland’s boundary for generations and raised alarm that Assam’s eviction drive, which targets alleged illegal immigrants ( is now happening dangerously close to Naga-inhabited villages within Nagaland itself.

“This situation further heightens the risks of conflict, displacement, and demographic pressure on our vulnerable border communities,” the statement read.

Calling upon the government of Nagaland to respond urgently, the WSSU demanded the immediate deployment of adequate security forces to the affected border areas and the establishment of permanent security outposts to deter unauthorised actions by external authorities.

The WSSU further raised concern over the potential influx of illegal immigrants into Nagaland, stating that the ongoing evictions and deportations in Assam could trigger displacement-driven migration into the state.

The union also criticised the government of Nagaland for its “persistent negligence,” noting that while Assam maintains multiple security outposts along the inter-state boundary, Nagaland has failed to establish similar measures.

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“This lack of presence and preparedness has led to repeated incidents where security forces from Assam have harassed and intimidated Naga civilians, while the Nagaland administration’s response has often been slow, inadequate, or absent,” it maintained.

The union warned that continued inaction on the part of the Nagaland government would make it fully responsible for any future consequences arising from this issue.

Reaffirming its commitment to defending the land, rights, and safety of the people, the WSSU urged the government of Nagaland to recognise the urgency of the matter and take immediate steps to protect the affected citizens.