Himanta Biswa Sarma appeals for peace following Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border clashes
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for peace following a fresh clash between protesters from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in the Dhemaji district. The incident occurred as an indefinite economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh entered its second day, with police in the neighbouring state firing into the air to disperse the mob.
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What Happened
A fresh clash broke out between protesters from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in the Dhemaji district on Thursday. During the confrontation, police from Arunachal Pradesh fired into the air to control the crowd. The incident occurred while an indefinite economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh, initiated by Assam groups, was in its second day.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed for peace between the two states, stating that boundaries should not divide the people who have lived together for generations. The ongoing blockade was organized by groups in Assam to protest against previous firing incidents related to the long-standing boundary dispute between the two states.
Key Facts
- A fresh clash occurred in the Dhemaji district between protesters from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Police in Arunachal Pradesh fired into the air to disperse the mob.
- The clash took place during the second day of an indefinite economic blockade.
- The blockade was initiated by groups in Assam to protest against firing incidents.
- Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed for peace between the residents of both states.
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