New Delhi [India], November 7 (HBTV): Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan visited Assam to review the progress of the Assam-Meghalaya-Arunachal Pradesh border agreements, aiming to finalize boundaries within six months.

He held a meeting with senior officials from the Assam government and Assam Police to assess the law and order situation in the state, as per a tweet by the Chief Minister's Office.

The Union Home Secretary conducted an in-depth review of the implementation status of various boundary and peace agreements in the state. Mohan also reviewed progress over the years in counter-insurgency, peace, and community policing efforts.

Notably, 15 clauses of the Karbi Accord, 6 clauses of the ULFA Accord, and 6 clauses of the DNLA Accord have already been implemented, with the remaining clauses actively being addressed by all concerned parties.

The border disputes between Assam and Meghalaya date back to 1971 when Meghalaya was carved out of Assam. The 884.9 km boundary has been a point of contention, with 12 disputed areas, including Tarabari, Gizang, and Hahim, among others.

Similarly, the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute, pending for decades, was recently resolved with a historic agreement signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Surrendered militants from various groups have been rehabilitated under the policies of the Government of India and the Government of Assam, and they are being empowered to build livelihoods as they integrate into mainstream society.

Additionally, discussions covered improved law and order, implementation of boundary agreements, flood and wetland management, and engagement with autonomous councils. Cabinet Minister of Higher Education Ranoj Pegu, along with the Union Home Secretary and the Chief Secretary of Assam, met with the BTC Deputy CEM and the CEMs of Tiwa, Mising, and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Councils to discuss central support for regional aspirations.

The resolution of the Hahim area dispute is a notable achievement, demonstrating the commitment of the states to find mutually acceptable solutions. The agreement between Assam and Meghalaya is expected to pave the way for resolving disputes in other areas of their shared border.

Cooperation between Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh will focus on completing surveys of disputed areas, contributing to a peaceful and prosperous Northeast.

This development aligns with the Modi government's efforts to establish lasting peace in the region, marked by several accords, including the BRU, NLFT, and Karbi Anglong tribal peace agreements.   

(ANI)