Narayanpur, Aug 28: In a significant step towards strengthening coordination and fostering peaceful coexistence, a joint meeting on inter-state border issues between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was held at the premises of the Autonomous Council Narayanpur, Lakhimpur on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by senior officials from both states, who emphasised the need for mutual trust, cooperation, and dialogue to resolve boundary-related matters.
The meeting deliberated extensively on ways to ensure peace and harmony in the border areas and arrived at the following key decisions which included appointment of nodal officers from both states who will act as the official point of contact for all issues related to boundary matters. Any case of new construction or activity violating the status quo order must be reported to the nodal officers in a timely manner before any dismantling or removal action is undertaken.
For ease of communication it was decided to create a dedicated WhatsApp group comprising officials from all affected districts of both states to enable swift communication and coordination.
Identification of all vulnerable villages along the inter-state border prior to the joint inspections for boundary demarcation scheduled in October 2025 and Proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and requisite government approval to be ensured before undertaking joint inspections.
Joint patrolling by the officials of both the states twice a month in the respective border areas to strengthen monitoring and build confidence among the people.
It was also decided to introduce the “Border Bandhu” program, designed to promote inter-state cultural and sports activities, thereby imbibing the spirit of brotherhood and sensitizing border communities about the importance of peaceful relations.
The members also reaffirmed the commitments made during the historic 1979 meeting under the leadership of the then Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, P.K. Thungon, and his Assam counterpart Golap Borbora, which stressed ‘no unilateral activities’ and the necessity of mutual dialogue.
The participants reiterated that all activities along the inter-state boundary must be carried out in accordance with legal frameworks and with sensitivity to the sentiments of local communities.
The meeting was attended by Ms. Vishakha Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Papum Pare,  Pronab Jit Kakoty, Deputy Commissioner, Lakhimpur, Simanta Kumar Das, Deputy Commissioner, Biswanath, Taru Gusar, Superintendent of Police, Papum Pare,  Gunendra Deka, Sr.SP Lakhimpur, Admin, police and forest officers of the border districts. (DIPRO)

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