Dibrugarh: Assam and Nagaland officials met in Charaideo to strengthen security and coordination along the inter-state border.The meeting held on Thursday, chaired by Charaideo district commissioner (DC) Neha Yadav at the DC’s office, focused on border security, issues affecting border areas and coordination to maintain peace and stability.Charaideo shares an approximately 35-km boundary with Nagaland and has two designated border outposts or fixed pickets. Officials said regular communication and cooperation were essential to address security concerns and issues of the region.Representatives from Nagaland’s Tizit subdivision, including the additional deputy commissioner, sub-divisional officer (civil)-cum-border magistrate and sub-divisional police officer-cum-border police officer, attended the meeting.Gaon Burahs, village council representatives and other stakeholders from border villages, including Sakho, Loakkun and Nokzang, raised residents’ concerns.Yadav stressed the need for sustained cooperation and regular communication between the two states. She said cordial relations, dialogue and mutual understanding were essential to prevent misunderstandings and resolve issues. She also called for greater involvement of village-level representatives.Officials from both states said effective communication, cooperation and timely information-sharing would be crucial to address emerging challenges and maintain peace in the border areas.
