Amid signs of truce, Assam drops FIR against Mizoram MP, officials

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 2

Deescalating further the border tension with Mizoram, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today announced that he has directed the police to withdraw cases against the officials of the neighbouring state and deputed two of his cabinet colleagues — Atul Bora and Ashok Singhal — to visit Aizawl on August 5 for a meaningful dialogue.

The Assam Police have already withdrawn the FIR against Mizoram Rajya Sabha member K Vanlalvena on Sarma’s direction, as he said this was done in response to Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga’s desire to settle the border dispute amicably.

Taking to Twitter, Sarma said, “I learn that @ZoramthangaCM has asked @mizorampolice to withdraw FIR against our officers. I heartily reciprocate this positive gesture and ask @assampolice to withdraw cases against Kolasib DC and SDPO Virengte.” Virengte police station is in Kolasib border district.

The Assam CM added: “Further, in aid of an early amicable resolution, I am sending my cabinet colleagues, @ATULBORA2 and @TheAshokSinghal to Aizawl on August 5 for a meaningful dialogue. Assam stands committed to ensuring peace on its borders, paving the way for a peaceful and developed North-East.”

The Assam Police had on July 28 issued summons to six officials of the Mizoram Government, including the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Kolasib district and ordered them to appear at the Dholai police station on Monday.

Earlier today, the Assam CM had announced on twitter that he had directed the police to withdraw the case against Vanlalvena and hours after that Special Director-General of Police (Law and Order) GP Singh tweeted: “The case against the Mizoram MP has been abated.”

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