Assam, Meghalaya farmers resume farming in disputed border area after weeks of conflict
Farmers in the disputed border region between Assam and Meghalaya have resumed agricultural activities following a temporary peace agreement. The deal allows communities from both states to farm in contested fields for one season to prevent further conflict.
Why it matters
This agreement serves as a localized conflict-resolution model for long-standing inter-state border disputes in India.
Villagers in Assam and Meghalaya resumed their farming activities in a disputed border area on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), ending weeks of intermittent conflict.
The article provides a balanced account of the agreement and quotes residents from both sides of the border.
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