Gunfire Sparks Tension on Assam-Nagaland Border in Mariani

Tensions rose in Jorhat’s Mariani after alleged Naga miscreants fired gunshots near the Assam-Nagaland border, triggering panic among locals. Police launched an investigation following complaints of attempted land encroachment. Protesters condemned the Assam government’s inaction and warned of demonstrations. Similar incidents have occurred recently, raising fears of escalating border disputes.