Shillong, March 3 — Meghalaya’s Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong, announced on Monday the establishment of seven new Border Outposts (BOPs) across four districts along the state's disputed boundary with Assam. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance security and address the concerns of residents in these border areas, which have witnessed periodic unrest.
The new BOPs have been strategically set up in the following locations: Rani-Jirang in Ri Bhoi district, Langpih, Lejadubi, and Umwali in West Khasi Hills district, Mooriap in East Jaintia Hills, and Tihwieh and Mukroh in West Jaintia Hills. The move aims to instil a sense of safety among the local population, particularly in regions that have historically seen tension between the two neighboring states.
Tynsong, who also holds the home ministry portfolio, assured that the government remains fully committed to the protection of border residents’ rights and security. “Necessary steps will continue to be taken to address their concerns,” he stated during a call attention motion in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Efforts to resolve the border dispute with Assam have been ongoing, with the involvement of community leaders and local populations. In March 2022, Assam and Meghalaya reached an agreement to settle their five-decade-old border dispute in six of the 12 contested areas. This historic pact is expected to bring lasting peace to the 884.9 km boundary between the two states.
In addition to the seven new BOPs, Tynsong revealed that the Meghalaya government has sanctioned nine additional police outposts across five other districts in the state. However, these new outposts are not situated near the border areas.
The deputy chief minister also highlighted the timely intervention of the West Jaintia Hills district administration in addressing the concerns of Mukroh village residents. The village, located along the Assam-Meghalaya border, had initially threatened to boycott the Tribal Council elections due to the unrest in the region. Thanks to government efforts, the residents participated in the elections, helping restore stability in the area.
Tynsong concluded by emphasizing that the state government is working relentlessly to ensure peace and tranquillity in the border regions, aiming to provide lasting solutions to the ongoing challenges.
The new BOPs have been strategically set up in the following locations: Rani-Jirang in Ri Bhoi district, Langpih, Lejadubi, and Umwali in West Khasi Hills district, Mooriap in East Jaintia Hills, and Tihwieh and Mukroh in West Jaintia Hills. The move aims to instil a sense of safety among the local population, particularly in regions that have historically seen tension between the two neighboring states.
Tynsong, who also holds the home ministry portfolio, assured that the government remains fully committed to the protection of border residents’ rights and security. “Necessary steps will continue to be taken to address their concerns,” he stated during a call attention motion in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Efforts to resolve the border dispute with Assam have been ongoing, with the involvement of community leaders and local populations. In March 2022, Assam and Meghalaya reached an agreement to settle their five-decade-old border dispute in six of the 12 contested areas. This historic pact is expected to bring lasting peace to the 884.9 km boundary between the two states.
In addition to the seven new BOPs, Tynsong revealed that the Meghalaya government has sanctioned nine additional police outposts across five other districts in the state. However, these new outposts are not situated near the border areas.
The deputy chief minister also highlighted the timely intervention of the West Jaintia Hills district administration in addressing the concerns of Mukroh village residents. The village, located along the Assam-Meghalaya border, had initially threatened to boycott the Tribal Council elections due to the unrest in the region. Thanks to government efforts, the residents participated in the elections, helping restore stability in the area.
Tynsong concluded by emphasizing that the state government is working relentlessly to ensure peace and tranquillity in the border regions, aiming to provide lasting solutions to the ongoing challenges.
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