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Assam to Set Up Border Camp in Dhemaji After Firing Incident
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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The Assam government announced plans to establish a border camp in Dhemaji district to curb encroachment and prevent further violence following a recent firing incident.
The Assam government has decided to set up a border camp in Dhemaji district after a recent firing incident that raised concerns about illegal encroachment and escalating violence.
The camp, to be staffed by local police and border security forces, will monitor the area for unauthorized settlements and provide a rapid response capability to any future incidents.
Officials said the move aims to deter encroachment by non-residents and reduce the likelihood of clashes between local communities and outsiders.
The decision follows a shooting that left several people injured, prompting authorities to seek stronger measures to restore peace in the region.
The camp, to be staffed by local police and border security forces, will monitor the area for unauthorized settlements and provide a rapid response capability to any future incidents.
Officials said the move aims to deter encroachment by non-residents and reduce the likelihood of clashes between local communities and outsiders.
The decision follows a shooting that left several people injured, prompting authorities to seek stronger measures to restore peace in the region.