Itanagar, July 29 — Reaffirming the Arunachal Pradesh government’s commitment to a peaceful settlement with Assam, State Home Minister Mama Natung said both state governments “are working closely to settle all pending issues through dialogue,” following a recent border-related incident in the Tarasso area of Papum Pare district. Natung said five district-level disputes were resolved under the Namsai Declaration and talks are ongoing to settle remaining sectors, including Papum Pare.
Natung said regional committees formed by Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are meeting regularly to expedite a mutually acceptable boundary settlement. He appealed to residents living along the inter‑State border to exercise restraint, maintain peace and harmony, and cooperate to ensure lasting stability between the neighbouring states.
The minister made the remarks while inaugurating the newly constructed Fire Station building at Yupia, the headquarters of Papum Pare district. The ceremony was attended by Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek, DGP Dr SD Singh Jamwal, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Apur Bitin, Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Mamu Hage, SP Taru Gusar, senior police and fire officials, public representatives and other dignitaries.
Built by the Urban Development Department, Papum Pare, at a cost of Rs 3 crore, the new facility is expected to strengthen emergency response capabilities in Yupia and neighbouring areas and improve the operational preparedness of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. Natung praised the dedication of fire personnel and urged citizens to remain vigilant about fire safety and take part in awareness programmes organised by the department.
Highlighting recent investments in emergency infrastructure, Natung said 13 new fire stations have been constructed at district headquarters over the past three years and 337 new posts created in the department during the same period, raising the state’s firefighting workforce to 811 personnel.
Natung also underlined the success of Operation Dawn, the state’s anti‑drug initiative, saying it has led to the arrest of numerous drug peddlers and the dismantling of several trafficking networks over the last three to four years, and commended the Arunachal Pradesh Police for their efforts in combating drug abuse.
Original Source: https://assamtribune.com/north-east/five-assam-arunachal-border-issues-resolved-talks-continue-on-the-rest-natung-1614876
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Publish Date: 2026-07-29 10:48:00
