Arunachal villagers accuse Assam officials of atrocities

Tensions have resurfaced along the Assam–Arunachal border after residents of Gumto circle’s Boguli village under Doimukh Assembly constituency in Papum Pare district accused Assam forest officials of committing atrocities in their area.

The villagers claimed that the disputed land, which connects to Assam’s Lakhimpur district through Harmoti town, has historically belonged to Arunachal Pradesh. They asserted that for decades, the local population has been engaged in cultivation on the land, thereby establishing their rightful ownership.

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Alleging high-handedness by Assam forest personnel, the villagers said the officials have been obstructing their agricultural activities and attempting to intimidate locals despite the long-standing settlement of the area by Arunachal residents.

Community leaders have demanded immediate intervention from the Arunachal Pradesh government, urging it to take up the matter with Assam authorities to prevent further escalation.

The incident once again highlights the fragile peace along sections of the Assam–Arunachal border, where land disputes have frequently led to confrontations between residents and officials on either side.