HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 22: The first interstate boundary pillar between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was erected at Seijosa (Sijusa) on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing process to resolve the long-pending boundary dispute between the two states.
The pillar, located along the border between Pakke Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh and Biswanath district of Assam, was installed in the presence of senior officials from both states, including the Deputy Commissioners, police officials, forest authorities and survey teams from the Survey of India.
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Officials said the installation followed successful demarcation of around 80 per cent of the boundary stretch between the two districts.
The survey and demarcation work was undertaken in accordance with decisions taken by the regional committees formed under the inter-state boundary resolution process.
The move is part of the implementation of the Namsai Declaration signed in July 2022, which laid the foundation for resolving the decades-old border dispute through mutual consultations, joint field visits and examination of historical records.
Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu described the installation as a historic step toward bringing clarity and stability to border areas.
He said the development reflects growing cooperation between the two neighbouring states and would help strengthen peace and confidence among local communities.
Arunachal Health Minister Biyuram Wahge, who chairs the regional committee for Pakke Kessang, said the pillar represents a concrete step toward resolving the dispute in line with the spirit of the Namsai Declaration.
Officials said the erection of additional boundary pillars will continue in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing demarcation process. (With inputs from PTI)
