No.249/2021-2022

Kolasib dated 17th August 2021: Dr.H.Lalthlangliana, Deputy Commissioner, Kolasib District made a public appeal today to avoid visiting the border areas where police are deployed in order to eschew brewing up of tension.

The DC metioned that an incident took place this morning at about 2:00 AM at Aitlangpui, close to Bilaipur village, where shots were fired by the Assam Police at 3 Mizo civilians, who were to meet with a person going under the alias 'Nibus', a resident of Bilaipur, on the latter's invitation. One of the civilians who was injured while fleeing the scene, was treated and released this morning from PHC, Vairengte.

Dr.H.Lalthlangliana has conveyed his dismay to the Hailakandi DC regarding the Assam Police opening fire on the civilians and also requested the DC to take stern action against the alias named Nibus, Bilaipur for luring the 3 Mizo civilians near the Police duty post, thus endangering their lives.

Following this morning's incident, Kolasib DC has reiterated to the public to avoid visiting the border areas and to also avoid spreading false news, which may further aggravate the tension in these areas.