Mizoram Revokes Prohibitory Order Along Tripura Border

Mizoram on Sunday revoked the prohibitory order imposed in three villages near its border with Tripura, officials were quoted saying to PTI.

The decision was taken after an indigenous organisation called 'Songrongma' from Tripura cancelled the proposed construction of a Shiv temple at Thaidawr Tlang.

The Tripura government had also asked Mizoram to revoke it, claiming that the disputed areas are in the North Tripura district, officials of the two States said to PTI.

On Friday, Mizoram's Mamit district deputy commissioner Lalrozama issued the prohibitory order stating restriction limited to assembly of five or more people in the village and surrounding areas of Phuldungsei Zampui and Zomuantlang to prevent any untoward incident.

The order had said that 'Songrongma' was "intending" to construct the temple at Thaidawn Tlang, which is located within the Mamit district, on October 19 and 20.

"Any activity on the inter-State border is likely to disrupt or adversely affect peace and tranquility in the region", the order had said.

In a letter written to Mizoram deputy secretary of home David H Lalthangliana on Saturday, Tripura governments additional secretary A.K. Bhattacharya said the prohibitory order was "erroneous" and "highly objectionable".

It said that Mizoram's Mamit district administration had erroneously mentioned Betlingchhip, also known as Thaidawr Tlang, which is currently in the Tripura government's jurisdiction.

Bhattacharya urged the Mamit district administration to rectify and immediately withdraw the prohibitory order, the PTI report added.