There has been a long border dispute between Assam and Mizoram in this region as well as other places in the Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj districts of the Barak Valley.

The latest scuffle began on Saturday when around 25 to 30 people from Mizoram arrived 25 meters in front of the CRPF camp in Khulicherra and attempted to encroach on land inside Assam, trying to stop the work. clearing the forest track and preventing those responsible for disabled people from building a road, a senior police official said.

“Upon receiving the information, the police rushed to the scene and observed that Mizo, including women, were obstructing the road in Khulicherra leading to the Upper Painom LP school, which is about 6.5 kilometers away. inside the Assam-Mizoram border.

“The crowd grew to 50-60 civilians. Around the same time, an additional SP rank officer from the Mizoram Police arrived at the scene and was asked to remove the illegal Mizo encroachment. , the obstruction has not been lifted, “the official told PTI.

Assam police then announced over loudspeakers that their congregation inside Assam territory was illegal and that they should disperse peacefully, but they continued their aggressive and abusive behavior towards government officials. on duty and threatened them with sharp weapons, he said.

“They had also erected wooden barricades, preventing legitimate movements. After attempts at persuasion were unsuccessful, Assam police personnel moved forward to clear the invaded land in using minimal force.