Zhavame and Tungjoy seal historic boundary peace pact
In a remarkable gesture of reconciliation and Christian brotherhood, a joint Goodwill Mission representing Zhavame village under Phek district of Nagaland and the Paodukhumai Clan of Tungjoy village under Senapati district of Manipur has successfully resolved a decades-long boundary dispute. The two sides formally signed a Boundary Agreement on October 14, 2025, marking a historic moment of peace and unity along the Nagaland–Manipur border.
According to a press release issued by the Joint Goodwill Mission, the agreement was the culmination of years of dialogue and mutual understanding following a traditional land dispute that had caused tensions and insecurity between the two communities for several decades. Recognizing the need for a lasting solution and in the spirit of brotherhood and Christianity, representatives from both sides had formed the Joint Goodwill Mission during a meeting held on August 22, 2022, at PK Shedu Resort in Senapati.
The statement said that after a series of meetings and consultations, “both the parties realized the futility of prolonging the dispute and mutually agreed to demarcate the boundary above the NH-102 (A) that runs as: Starting from the point where the RCC pillar has been erected, moving upward in a straight line to the low-narrow area of the hill top range as shown by the RCC pillars from point to point; and thence, moving upward along the range in a straight line towards the pointed Rock, also known as Thrulü Müzho Jo’; and from there again, moving upward in a straight line till it reaches the common boundary Stone of Paodukhumai Clan, Tungjoy Veimai Clan and Zhavame Village located below the hill top.”
“This official boundary demarcation undertaken with respect and understanding by both the Parties shall be final and binding for all the generations to come,” it added.
The Agreement was signed by Zao-o Krocha, Village Council Chairman, and Sanyi Rhi, Secretary of Zhavame, along with Ahrai Shelley, Chairman, and Daikho Tho, Secretary of the Paodukhumai Clan.
The Joint Goodwill Mission is headed by D Mosonyi Domeh as Convenor, PH John as Co-convenor, and Tho-o Shupao and PS Shelavei as Secretaries. Its members include Pazü Paul Dukru, Vivotso Domeh, Khanyi Pohena, T Siba Domeh, Tsukha Movi, L Lucas Dukru, PT Daniel, PS Thekho, PL Dani, Dani Tho, PS Seva, and PK ShoZu.
