Protesters belonging to various outfits from Assam have
started an indefinite economic blockade of Nagaland to protest against alleged
encroachment of land in Golaghat district of Assam by people from the
neighbouring state.
Around 200 protesters gathered at 11 am this morning and
have blocked National Highway-39 at Rangajan in Golaghat district.
The protesters belong to Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra
Parishad (AJYCP), Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and All Tea Tribes
Students' Union, among others.
According to the police, the protest has so far been
peaceful and district administration are trying to persuade the outfits to lift
the blockade.
The NH-39, which goes to Dimapur in Nagaland from Assam, is
the lifeline for the neighbouring state.
The protesters are demanding return of around 250 bighas of
land in Merapani area of Golaghat district which has allegedly been taken over
by people from Nagaland, sources said.
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