Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister, Yanthungo Patton, along with senior officials, visited two villages under the Tuli area of Mokokchung district on 15th October 2024 to address the ongoing border disputes with neighboring Assam. Patton, who also holds the portfolio for Home and Border Affairs, was accompanied by Advisor for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, A Pangjung Jamir, Home Secretary, DGP 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 aimed to assess the situation on the ground and engage with local stakeholders amid growing tensions in the border area.

In discussions with the villagers and representatives of Ao Senden, Patton highlighted that the Nagaland cabinet had held a meeting on 9th October 2024 to deliberate on the matter, emphasizing the government’s serious approach to resolving the dispute. He informed the villagers that letters had been sent to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the Chief Minister of Assam to address the issue and that the state cabinet would be meeting with them soon.

Patton also urged the villagers not to sell their land to non-indigenous people, stressing the importance of preserving local land ownership in the region.

Deputy Chief Minister & Minister in-charge, Home, @YanthungoPatton interacting with various officials, CSOs and stakeholders of Tzudikong town during his official visit at Tuli, Mokokchung. pic.twitter.com/zQdFtNMl4o

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