Kohima, July 24: Nagaland has begun taking up strong and comprehensive measures to detect illegal immigrants even as Assam carries out drives against illegal immigrants.
In this connection, Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, convened a high-level meeting today at the Chief Minister’s Residential Complex, Kohima, with the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police (DGP), and other senior government officials to review and strengthen vigilance mechanisms along the Assam-Nagaland border.
The Chief Minister directed the Chief Secretary and the DGP to enhance round-the-clock surveillance and initiate all preventive and proactive measures to detect and deport any potential influx of illegal immigrants. He further instructed the deployment of additional State Armed Police Forces in border areas adjoining Assam.
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The DGP informed that directives have already been issued to the commissioner of police, Dimapur; superintendents of police; and commandants to hold coordination meetings with district administrations.Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of Police Stations, especially in border regions, have been tasked to visit all villages, conduct coordination meetings with village councils and elders, and report any new entrants to the police and district administrations. All SPs have been instructed to submit daily reports to the Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order), Nagaland.
The Chief Secretary reiterated the importance of maintaining a register of Inner Line Permit (ILP) holders in every village, to be overseen by the respective Village Councils. Any suspected illegal immigrants or unidentified individuals are to be immediately reported to the district administration and police.
On July 21, 2025, the State Government had directed all Deputy Commissioners to maintain heightened vigilance within their jurisdictions. Following these directives, the Deputy Commissioner of Niuland reported that over 200 vehicles carrying evicted illegal immigrants from Assam attempted to enter the district. These attempts were successfully thwarted, and the individuals were deported by the District Administration, Police, and CRPF at various checkpoints.
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The State Government is working in close coordination with all stakeholders to prevent infiltration. Border patrolling has been significantly intensified, official sources said.
The official sources said Deputy Chief Minister for Home and Border Affairs, Y. Patton has been reported to be personally monitoring the situation on the ground. On 24th July, he visited vulnerable locations in the Ralan area under Wokha and Niuland districts to assess the situation following the eviction operations in Assam. During his visit and in several coordination meetings in the border areas, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed appreciation for the tireless efforts of the district administration, police, GBs, students, youth organizations, and volunteers in maintaining a vigilant watch along the borders.
Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, has issued firm directives to the administration, police, and all enforcement agencies to take all necessary steps to prevent illegal immigration into Nagaland. He emphasized the need for all agencies to remain on high alert and act decisively to uphold the integrity and security of the State’s borders, the official sources added.
In addition to strengthening border vigilance, the Chief Minister also directed the identification and eviction of illegal immigrants who may be residing in other parts of the State.
Dr. Rio made a sincere appeal to all sections of society, particularly community leaders and local citizens, to extend full cooperation to enforcement authorities and maintain vigilance. He underscored that collective responsibility and coordinated action between the public and government agencies are essential to protecting the interests and security of Nagaland, the official sources also said.
“The State Government remains committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure that the borders of Nagaland remain secure and that illegal infiltration is effectively prevented”, the sources added.
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(Newmai News Network)