Border clash: Assam, Mizoram CMs order withdrawal of cases as states prepare for talks on August 5

After Mizoram, the chief minister of Assam has also directed the police to withdraw cases filed in connection to the July 26 clash along the Assam-Mizoram border. 

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has directed the state's police to withdraw the FIR against all the accused in the July 26 clash along the Assam-Mizoram border. Assam chief minister, too, followed the suit and asked police to withdraw cases filed against DC Kolasib and SDPO Virengte. In order to build a conducive atmosphere for amicable solution to the #MizoramAssamBorder dispute & to reduce the plight of suffering citizens,I have directed @mizorampolice to withdraw FIR dt. 26.07.2021 filed at Vairengte,Kolasib District,Mizoram against all the accused persons pic.twitter.com/IlQ65jssIL 1/1I learn that Honble CM @ZoramthangaCM has asked @mizorampolice to withdraw FIR dt 26.7.21 against our officers.I heartily reciprocate this positive gesture and ask @assampolice to withdraw cases against DC Kolasib and SDPO Virengte 1/2 Further, in aid of an early amicable resolution,I am sending my cabinet collegues, @ATULBORA2 and @TheAshokSinghal to Aizawl on 5 Aug, 21, for a meaningful dialogue. Assam stands committed to ensuring peace on its borders,paving the way for a peaceful & developed North-East This has been done at the instruction of Hon @CMOfficeAssam Sjt @himantabiswa in the interest of de-escalation of the tension along the border. However, criminal proceedings against erring police personnel of @mizorampolice and other miscreants shall continue.