‘Economic blockade’ in Assam affects life along border with Arunachal Pradesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says he has requested counterpart Pema Khandu to probe Monday’s firing incident and punish the culprits

The clash broke out following a dispute over alleged encroachment by Arunachal residents on land claimed to be within Assam territory.

Eighteen villagers in Assam have reportedly suffered injuries from cross-border firing that originated in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident unfolded against the backdrop of escalating tensions related to a persistent boundary dispute in Dhemaji district. In the wake of the violence, Assam officials have increased securit