Rahul attacks Home Minister over Violence on Assam And Mizoram Border

New Delhi: The fight between two northeastern states Assam and Mizoram over constitutional boundaries has given opposition parties an issue to attack the Centre Government. It is learnt that the Government, through, Home Ministry, is putting all efforts to stop violence and settle border disputes between the state Govts. of Assam and Mizoram. Assam’s Barak Valley districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi share a 164-km border with Mizoram's three districts of Aizawl, Kolasib and Mamit. Following a territorial dispute, there were clashes along the inter-state border in August 2020 and February this year.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who never leaves any chance to attack on centre Govt., on Tuesday morning, attacked Home Minister Amit Shah over the violence. In a tweet Gandhi alleged, “HM has failed the country yet again by sowing hatred and distrust into the lives of people. India is now reaping its dreadful consequences.’

At least five Assam Police personnel were killed while defending the "constitutional boundary" of the state with Mizoram and more than 60 people injured, including an SP, as the border dispute erupted into a bloody conflict on Monday, sources said. Rahul Gandhi also condoled the deaths of policemen, he wrote in his tweet,”Heartfelt condolences to the families of those who've been killed. I hope the injured recover soon," and tagged a purported video of the violence.

According to the sources, Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Mizoram counterpart Zoramthanga and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement. In a statement the Assam government alleged that the Mizoram Police opened fire on its officials and civilians from two dominating high features with automatic weapons, including light machine guns (LMGs).However, Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana claimed that the state police responded "spontaneously by firing back" at Assam Police after its 200 personnel forcibly crossed a duty post manned by CRPF personnel and indulged in arson and firing and assaulted unarmed people.