ES Reporter  

ITANAGAR, Dec 8: The oft repeated excesses by Assam along the interstate boundary came to the fore once again as a tourist lodge was dismantled in Dollungmukh, Kamle district today by Assam Police personnel along with paramilitary forces, led by the District Administration of North Lakhimpur.

Villagers claimed that officers from North Lakhimpur district, comprising administrative officers, police and forest official entered within the jurisdiction of Arunachal Pradesh at Dollungmukh circle and allegedly destroyed an under construction Tourist Lodge on Arunachal side.

When contacted, Superintendent of Police, Lower Subansiri, Bomge Kamduk admitted that few officials along with security personnel from North Lakhimpur, Assam intruded in the area and damaged the standing properties.

‘We are looking into the matter seriously and as of now damages of property has been only reported,’ added the SP.

In a similar incident, in September this year, Assam Police personnel and paramilitary forces, led by the district administration of Lakhimpur had intruded and destroyed government construction work in Dollungmukh village.

AAPSU condemns incident, flays government ‘laxity’ 

ITANAGAR, Dec 8: Condemning the incident in the strongest term, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) said that such act in border areas will hamper peace and tranquility among the people of both states.

The matter of boundary dispute is in the Supreme Court and such unmindful attitude of the Assam government is provocative and hurting the sentiments of the state, the union said. 

General Secretary AAPSU, Tobom Dai while condemning the Arunachal Pradesh government for laxity while dealing with its Assam counterpart said ‘Such atrocities have been carried repeatedly. Similar activity was reported a month ago, however the State government has failed to protect and safeguard the territorial integrity and sentiments of the indigenous people of the state.’

AAPSU delegation led by Vice President (administration) Meje Taku will visit the spot to collect first-hand information, the union informed in a press release.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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