Published on : 21 Oct 2025, 7:23 am

Shillong : The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene in what it terms “persistent human rights violations” arising from the long-standing Assam–Meghalaya border dispute.

In a memorandum submitted to the Home Minister, HITO expressed deep concern over the recurring incidents of alleged harassment and intimidation faced by residents living in the disputed border areas. The organisation claimed that the lack of a clear resolution has subjected local communities to continued fear and insecurity.

HITO leaders stated that while both state governments have engaged in multiple rounds of talks, ground realities remain grim, with border inhabitants often caught in the crossfire of

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