2 Mizoram Ministers, Home Secretary To Engage In Border Talks With Assam: Report

Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo told PTI that the meeting of ministers and officials of the two states will be held at Aijal club at 11 am on Thursday.

Three representatives from Mizoram -- Home Minister Lalchamliana, Land Revenue and Settlement Minister Lalruatkima, and home department secretary Vanlalngaihsaka -- will be engaging in talks with delegates from Assam to find a solution to the inter-state boundary dispute, a top official said on Wednesday. Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo told PTI that the meeting of ministers and officials of the two states will be held at Aijal club at 11 am on Thursday. Sources in Assam said the Himanta Biswa Sarma government will be sending cabinet ministers Atul Bora and Ashok Singhal to participate in the talks. A festering border dispute between the two states had triggered a bloody conflict on July 26, leading to the death of six Assam Police personnel and one civilian. Over 50 people suffered injuries in the incident.