Foiled Meghalaya's attempt to erect electricity poles near border, says Assam Police official

An alleged attempt to erect electricity poles on Assam land in the Khanapara area of Guwahati by Meghalaya was foiled after discussions, an Assam Police official said.

An alleged attempt by Meghalaya to erect electricity poles on Assam land in Khanapara area of Guwahati, Assam's main city, led to the escalation of tension on the inter-state border on Monday, a senior Assam Police official said. On receiving information about it, Assam police and civil administration officials rushed to Khanapara, close to the inter-state border, and held a discussion with authorities from the Meghalaya side.