Assam cops constructed huts in disputed inter-State border area: Mizoram police

The huts were dismantled on Monday by the Assam police itself, police said

Amidst the parleys between the two northeastern States to find an amicable solution to the vexed border issue, the Mizoram police alleged that Assam policemen have constructed two temporary huts in the disputed Zophai area.

Kolasib superintendent of police Vanlalfaka Ralte told PTI over the phone that the Assam police erected two temporary huts in the Zophai area on October 2 at a place opposite Mizoram's first chief Minister Ch Chhunga's paddy field where a border clash had occurred in 2018. The huts were, however, dismantled on Monday by the Assam police itself, he said.

The authorities in Assam could not be contacted for comments.

The tension in the area due to the construction of the huts dissipated after the huts were razed demolished. The area is contiguous to Hailakandi district in Assam.

The Assam police dismantled the two huts after Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga and State Home Minister Lalchamliana spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is also its home minister, the SP claimed on Monday.

Mr. Ralte said that Assam officials had conducted a survey in the area last week.

Mizoram shares a 164.6-km long boundary with Assam.