Disputed border fence inspected
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, January 23 2023:
A team led by TA & Hills Horticulture & Soil Conservation Minister Letpao Haokip assessed the disputed border fencing along border pillar no 81 located along the Indo-Myanmar border near Kwatha Khunou village today.
The team comprised of Yumnam Ranjan, DC Tengnoupal; B Golianmang, SP Tengnoupal; L Bobby, ADC Moreh; Manish Punya, OC, BRTF (82 RCC) and local citizens of the village.
After thorough inspection, the team agreed to halt work on the border fence until the responsible parties arrive at an amicable resolution.
It may be noted that locals of the area had prohibited the construction of border fence along Pillar No 81 which was carried out by Border Road Task Force (BRTF) claiming that around 30 metres of their land including Namphuja River had been left on the Myanmar side.