Nagaland Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs, KG Kenye, has expressed serious concern over the alleged encroachment by Assam on Nagaland’s reserve forest area in the Tuli region under Mokokchung district.
Kenye stated that the Nagaland government is committed to addressing the issue and has decided to communicate with both the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Additionally, the state plans to conduct a physical verification of the area, led by a senior official.
It may be noted that earlier this month, the apex body of the Ao Naga, Ao Senden, has called on Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to take immediate action against the construction of the Assam Police Commando Battalion Camp at Septsuyong Lu, Kangtsüng Village in Mokokchung District.
In the letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the Ao Senden referenced a September 26, 2024, article from the Times of India, which reported that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has granted in-principle approval for the diversion of 28 hectares of reserve forest for the establishment of the battalion at the Assam-Nagaland interstate border in the Geleky reserve forest of Sivasagar District.
Following this complaint, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, along with senior officials, visited two villages in the Tuli area of Mokokchung district on October 15 to address the ongoing border disputes with neighboring Assam. Patton, who also holds the portfolio for Home and Border Affairs, was accompanied by A Pangjung Jamir, Advisor for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Home Secretary, DGP Rupin Sharma and his subordinates, and the district administration.
The team inspected key areas of concern, including the Assam Police Commando Battalion camp at Septsuyong Lu under Kangtsung village and Wameken Yimsen village. The visit aimed to assess the situation on the ground and engage with local stakeholders amid growing tensions in the border area.
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