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GS Paper 3
Topics Covered: Internal security related issues.
Context:
The Chief Ministers of Assam and Mizoram have sought to ease tensions along the border.
Recent incidents/developments:
The police forces of both States exchanged fires on July 26. This left six Assam policemen and a civilian dead and 60 others injured.
- Assam claimed the firing was one-sided and unprovoked, while Mizoram said they retaliated to the aggression by the Assam police.
Origins of the dispute:
The two States share a 164.6-km volatile border and the conflict is decades-old.
At the center of the dispute are two notifications- 1875 and 1993:
- Mizoram claims that the land is theirs is based on an 1875 notification, which came from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act of 1873.
- Assam claims that the land is theirs based on a 1933 notification that demarcated the Lushai Hills, which Mizoram was formerly known as, from the province of Manipur.
Impacts of such incidents:
After recent incidents, locals in Assam blocked the National Highway-306 besides uprooting a stretch of the lone railway track connecting Mizoram. Transportation of people and goods to and from Mizoram had thus been affected.
What needs to be done?
- The Supreme Court should be approached for an amicable solution.
- CRPF forces should patrol and monitor the region under the direct supervision of the Union government should be increased.
- Avoid posting sensitive messages and make judicious use of social media platform” to prevent any possible escalation of the situation.
Insta Curious:
Did you know that besides Assam and Mizoram, there are seven such conflicts that the home ministry says are ongoing? Here is a brief overview,
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- Border between Assam and Mizoram.
- Reasons for the Border dispute.
- North East states that have international borders.
- NH 306- location.
- Overview of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act of 1873.
Mains Link:
Suggest measures to end the Assam- Mizoram border dispute.
Sources: the Hindu.
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