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Fragile peace between Assam and Mizoram in inter-State boundary dispute
3 years, 5 months ago

Fragile peace between Assam and Mizoram in inter-State boundary dispute

The Hindu  

THE long-drawn-out dispute over the demarcation of the inter-State boundary between Assam and Mizoram reached a flashpoint on July 26 when the Mizoram Police opened fire killing six Assam Police personnel and injuring about 50 police officials and personnel. At a meeting convened by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla in New Delhi on July 28, the Chief Secretaries of …

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Why seven people died in clash between two northeast India states
3 years, 5 months ago

Why seven people died in clash between two northeast India states

Al Jazeera  

Rare clash last week over longstanding border dispute between Assam and Mizoram leaves six police officers and a civilian dead. Likewise, the Assam police registered cases against a Mizoram politician for his “threatening comments” and six other police officers who allegedly fired at their Assamese counterparts. In 2018, about 50 people from Mizoram were attacked by Assam police after some …

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What is Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Explained
3 years, 5 months ago

What is Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Explained

India TV News  

At least six Assam Police personnel were killed and several others suffered injuries in clashes at Assam-Mizoram border on Monday, July 26. Dispute dates back to British era The border dispute between Assam and Mizoram dates backs to the British era. Both the states now claim land on the border between Assam's Cachar and Mizoram's Kolasib district. READ MORE: 6 …

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EXPLAINED: What British Have To Do With Assam-Mizoram Border Dispute & Why Problem Persists
3 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINED: What British Have To Do With Assam-Mizoram Border Dispute & Why Problem Persists

News 18  

At least five Assam police personnel were killed as the dispute over the state’s border with Mizoram flared up again over allegations of encroachment. As the British colonialists advanced down southern Assam’s Cachar district in their quest for lands to grow tea, they came into conflict with the Mizo tribes who regarded the Lushai Hills as their home. Discussions in …

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Assam-Mizoram border dispute, blames, counter-blames and a spiral of violence: All you need to know
3 years, 5 months ago

Assam-Mizoram border dispute, blames, counter-blames and a spiral of violence: All you need to know

Firstpost  

The heart of the conflict is an unresolved border issue — a 164.6-kilometre long inter-state border, which separates Assam and Mizoram. Three districts of Mizoram — Aizawl, Kolasib and Mamit — share about a 164.6 km border with Assam’s Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts. Mizoram’s MNF MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo said that his state is not hostile to Assam or its …

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Why did the Mizoram police kill five of their Assam counterparts?
3 years, 5 months ago

Why did the Mizoram police kill five of their Assam counterparts?

India Today  

On July 26, violent clashes erupted at the Assam-Mizoram border and five personnel of the Assam police lost their lives in the exchange of fire between the forces of the two north-eastern states. As for the July 26 incident, the Assam government says Mizoram had begun constructing a road from Vairengte towards Rengti Basti in Assam, destroying the Inner Line …

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Mizoram polls: Mizos' demand that Chakma candidates be denied tickets gets ignored by Congress, BJP
6 years, 2 months ago

Mizoram polls: Mizos' demand that Chakma candidates be denied tickets gets ignored by Congress, BJP

Firstpost  

Aizawl: The Chakmas have been in Mizoram for a long time now. After consultation with prominent citizens and retired bureaucrats, and examining Parliament and Assembly records, we will try and prove that some illegalities were involved in the creation of the CADC.” The demand for an NRC stems from rising concerns among Mizo groups that the rapid growth of population …

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