Guwahati: Representatives of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh met in Roing on Monday, November 2, to discuss unresolved boundary issues between Assam’s Tinsukia district and Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district.
Assam’s delegation was led by Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, who chairs the state’s regional committee. It also included Minister Rameswar Teli, MLA Bolin Chetia, Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner Sumit Sattawan and Superintendent of Police Anchal Chouhan.
The delegation also included Border Protection and Development Department consultant Dasarath Deka, the Sadiya Co-District Commissioner, circle officers and other officials.
Arunachal Pradesh’s delegation was led by Minister Ojing Tasing, who heads the state’s regional committee.
It included Dambuk MLA Puinnyo Apum, Roing MLA Mutuchu Mithi, Lower Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Fwwrman Brahma, the district Superintendent of Police and other officials.
Both sides agreed to form a joint committee comprising residents of the affected areas, administrative officials and elected representatives.
The committee will visit the disputed locations and assess the situation before a final settlement is considered.