Kohima, July 22 -- The Nagaland government has sounded a high alert across all districts, warning of a possible influx of displaced individuals following an ongoing eviction drive targeting illegal immigrants in neighbouring Assam.
A formal advisory issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland, on July 21 has directed all Deputy Commissioners to step up surveillance and initiate preventive measures along vulnerable entry points.
The directive, signed by Nokchasashi, NCS, Joint Commissioner (Headquarters), cautioned that individuals uprooted from eviction zones in Assam may attempt to enter Nagaland to seek shelter or resettle.
"In view of the eviction drive against the illegal immigrants undertaken by the Government of Assam, there...