State deputy chief minister Y Patton has said that the state cabinet would soon meet the prime minister, union home minister and Assam chief minister to address the ongoing border disputes with neighbouring Assam.
Patton, who also holds home and border affairs portfolios, visited two villages in Tuli area under Mokokchung district on October 15, 2024.
According to a DIPR report, Patton was accompanied by advisor for fisheries & aquatic resources, A Pangjung Jamir, home secretary, Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland 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 in Kangtsung village and Wameken Yimsen village.
The visit was to assess the situation on the ground and engage with local stakeholders amid growing tensions in the border area.
During discussions with the villagers and representatives of Ao Senden, the deputy chief minister highlighted that the Nagaland cabinet had held a meeting on October 9 to deliberate on the matter.
He informed that the government was serious in its approach to resolve the dispute.
The deputy chief minister also informed the villagers that letters had been sent to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the Chief Minister of Assam to address the issue, adding that the state cabinet would be meeting with them soon.
Patton also urged the villagers not to sell their land to non-indigenous people and stressed the importance of preserving local land ownership in the region.