Nagaland Assembly Steps Up Border Response: IRB Deployed, More Outposts Under Study

Overview

• Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton told the House a temporary outpost at Tchunjanphen is staffed by one company of the Indian Reserve Battalion, with a permanent facility proposed.
• Plans to examine nine additional police outposts in border villages were disclosed, and a permanent post at Lio–Longchym remains under review.
• Patton said Assam currently runs 63 permanent police outposts across the disputed belt, noting Nagaland withdrew its five outposts under the 1972 interim agreement.
• Power Minister K.G. Kenye said a planned line to Tchunjanphen is stalled because the Right of Way cuts through the disputed zone, and an alternative route is being explored.
• MLA Achumbemo Kikon alleged neutral forces have not acted impartially and cited obstruction of local businesses, while Environment Minister C.L. John said no post-eviction plantation has begun though it is being considered.