Assam, Nagaland Agree To Withdraw Forces From Disputed Border Area

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the agreement a "historic step" and thanked his Nagaland counterpart Neiphiu Rio.

The governments of Assam and Nagaland today agreed to withdraw forces from the disputed border area in Dessoi Valley reserved forest. This is a historic step in our relations. My gratitude to HCM Sri @Neiphiu_Rio for working with #Assam in restoring peace on the border.Assam is committed to ensuring peace along all its borders & strives for social & economic prosperity of #NorthEast region. 2/2@AmitShahpic.twitter.com/IyQXuuID0u The development comes days after a violent flare-up in Assam's decades-old border dispute with Mizoram that left six policemen dead. The decision to withdraw forces was taken after a meeting of Assam Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua with his Nagaland counterpart J Alam in Dimapur. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the agreement a "historic step" and thanked Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.