"Cops Should Not...": Assam's Himanta Sarma After 6 Killed In Border Clash

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remark came days after six persons were killed in a firing incident along the Assam-Meghalaya border.

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that police should not fire upon civilians, whether they are citizens of Meghalaya or Assam. "Police should not use their weapons against civilians. I always instruct Assam police not to fire upon civilians," Mr Sarma said.

Six persons, including five from Meghalaya and one Assam Forest Guard, were killed in a firing incident at the Mukroh area along the Assam-Meghalaya border on November 22.

On the Assam-Meghalaya border issue, the Chief Minister said there is a "constitutional boundary" between Assam and Meghalaya.

"Both states should follow the constitutional boundary and we are following it. Based on history, Meghalaya wanted a discussion on Block A and Block B of the inter-state boundary and both governments have constituted regional Committees for discussion. I am hopeful the issue will be resolved through dialogue," Mr Sarma said.