No.280/2020-2021
Following is a Press Statement issued by Home Department regarding outcome of Meeting of Council of Ministers on 18.10.2020 at Chief Minister's Office Conference Hall
- In its meeting held today, 18.10.2020, the Cabinet expressed regret over the unilateral and provocative acts of disturbing public peace and harmony in the border areas at three locations - Thinghlun, Saihapui ‘V’ and Vairengte - of Mizoram by the district administrations of Cachar and Karimganj districts and expects that the Government of Assam will take urgent measures to restore normalcy in these areas.
- In order to instill a sense of security to the distraught residents of the affected border areas and also to prevent any other untoward incident, security will be beefed up in these areas.
- Due to road blockade organized by Assam at the entry points of inter-state highways connecting Assam to Mizoram, entry of essential commodities has been stopped. Efforts are underway to obtain the required essential commodities such as LPG and POL through other neighbouring states. The Government of Mizoram appeals to all its people to bear with the associated inconvenience and refrain from hoarding so that there is equitable distribution of essential commodities.
- The State Government is actively engaging with the Government of Assam to resolve the current issues at the border areas and has also intimated the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the transgressions committed by the Government of Assam; and Union Home Secretary has convened a meeting with the Chief Secretaries of Mizoram and Assam through video conference tomorrow, 19.10.2020 at 11:30 AM.
- The Government of Mizoram also appeals to all persons not to attempt to use the present crisis to further their personal or collective motives.
