Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton told the state Assembly on September 3 that the government has taken steps to prevent another confrontation along the Nagaland-Assam border. He said authorities are also working to protect residents living in disputed areas.
Patton discussed the recent incidents in the Mekirang/Neghrebil area of Sector D of the Disputed Area Belt (DAB). He also highlighted measures to improve coordination between Nagaland and Assam. Meanwhile, the state government is monitoring the situation and pursuing the border issue at both state and Central levels.
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Key Facts
- Location: Mekirang/Neghrebil area, Sector D, Disputed Area Belt
- States involved: Nagaland and Assam
- Deputy Chief Minister: Y Patton
- Recent incidents: August 25 and 26
- FIR: Registered at Bhandari Police Station on August 27
- Households served eviction notices: 205
- Households evicted: 146
- Households protected by court stay: 59
- High Court order: August 18, 2026
- New vacation period: Additional 60 days for the remaining 59 families
Nagaland Government Addresses Border Tensions
Y Patton gave the update while responding to a discussion raised by MLA and Advisor Achumbemo Kikon in the Nagaland Assembly.
The deputy chief minister described the incidents reported on August 25 and 26 in the Mekirang/Neghrebil area of the DAB. He said the government wants to prevent similar confrontations in the future.
According to Patton, two village chairmen and a representative of the Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation allegedly faced assault during a protest on August 26.
Following the incident, authorities registered an FIR at Bhandari Police Station on August 27.
Peace Committee Activated
After the confrontation, the Wokha and Golaghat district administrations activated the Border Level Peace Committee.
The committee will improve coordination between Nagaland and Assam. It will also work to maintain peace along the boundary and prevent further clashes.
Patton said the Wokha district administration is coordinating with Assam officials to protect Naga villages, settlements and residents in disputed areas.
59 Families Get More Time to Vacate
The deputy chief minister also discussed the ongoing eviction dispute in the area.
During a joint eviction drive in August 2025, authorities served notices to 205 households. Officials subsequently evicted 146 households, while a court order stayed the eviction of the remaining 59 families.
However, the Gauhati High Court issued an order on August 18, 2026, giving the 59 families another 60 days to vacate the area, Patton told the Assembly.
Nagaland and Assam to Avoid Unilateral Action
Patton assured lawmakers that the state government continues to closely monitor developments in the DAB.
He said Nagaland is also pursuing the matter with both the Assam government and the Central government. At the same time, officials from Wokha and Golaghat are working together to reduce tensions along the disputed boundary.
Importantly, Patton said Nagaland and Assam would work to prevent unilateral eviction or plantation drives in the future.
He said authorities would establish a “proper mechanism” for such operations. Under the proposed approach, officials from both states would jointly conduct future drives.
The move aims to prevent misunderstandings and avoid a repeat of the confrontations reported on August 25 and 26.
Questions and Answers
What did Y Patton tell the Nagaland Assembly?
He said the government is taking steps to prevent further clashes along the Nagaland-Assam border.
Where did the recent confrontation occur?
The incidents occurred in the Mekirang/Neghrebil area of Sector D of the Disputed Area Belt.
How many households received eviction notices?
Authorities served eviction notices to 205 households in August 2025.
How many families remain in the disputed area?
The eviction of 59 households received court protection. The Gauhati High Court later gave them an additional 60 days to vacate.
Will future eviction drives be conducted jointly?
Yes. Nagaland and Assam plan to establish a mechanism for joint action to avoid unilateral operations.
Location Context
The Nagaland-Assam border remains a sensitive area in Northeast India, with several disputed stretches requiring coordination between the two states. Therefore, efforts to maintain peace and protect residents remain important for stability in the region.