Dibrugarh: Sivasagar police conducted an area-domination exercise and security patrol along the Assam-Nagaland border on Friday.Led by Sivasagar SSP Papori Chetia and co-district SP, Nazira, the operation aimed to maintain peace, prevent unlawful activities and ensure a visible police presence in vulnerable border areas.Police personnel moved on foot through difficult terrain to assess security arrangements, inspect patrol routes and review the preparedness of personnel deployed at border outposts.Sivasagar district shares a 57.8-km boundary with Nagaland along its southern and south-eastern stretches, covering areas such as Nazira, Gelakey and Bihubor. Regular surveillance and coordinated patrolling are considered essential because of the region’s geographical challenges and security sensitivities.During the operation, senior officers interacted with personnel stationed at border outposts and reviewed their operational readiness. The exercise was part of Sivasagar Police’s continuing efforts to strengthen ground-level security and ensure the safety of people living in border villages.“Regular area domination and patrolling are essential to keeping our border areas secure. By personally monitoring these difficult terrains and strengthening our presence on the ground, we can remain alert to any potential security challenges and ensure a swift response whenever required. Our continued presence also gives residents living in these remote areas a sense of safety and confidence,” the SSP said.The border belt includes hilly landscapes, dense forests, tea-garden fringes and remote jungle tracks, posing challenges for security agencies. The terrain also requires sustained vigilance against possible militant movement and illegal cross-border movement of arms and other prohibited materials.
