Explained | Assam-Meghalaya border dispute

The Assam-Meghalaya border saw fresh trouble on Thursday. Crowds from both sides swelled near the inter-state border and a Meghalaya officer of the rank of deputy superintendent of police received injuries while managing the crowd.

Fresh trouble has begun at the Assam-Meghalaya border. Crowds from both sides swelled near the inter-state border. A Meghalaya officer of the rank of deputy superintendent of police was injured while managing the crowd on Thursday. Assam-Meghalaya tension sparked off afresh on Tuesday in Umlapher area in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district. An Assam Police officer allegedly misbehaved with two men from Meghalaya leading to a gathering of about 300 people in latter's Ri-Bhoi district. Their path was blocked, leading to an altercation.