Likabali, Sep 4: A team of Galo legislators led by Hon’ble Minister Shri Kento Jini today visited Hime, Germe and nearby villages in Lower Siang district to take stock of the prevailing situation and interact with local residents amid continuing concerns following the recent Hime-Bodoti incident along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

The visiting team comprised Hon’ble Deputy Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Shri Kardo Nyigyor, MLAs Shri Pesi Jilen and Shri Tojir Kadu, along with representatives of the Galo Youth Organisation (GYO), Lower Siang Students’ Union, Galo Welfare Society (GWS), Lower Siang District Unit, district administration and police authorities.

During the visit, the legislators and representatives interacted with members of the local communities and took firsthand stock of the situation. They also listened to the concerns and apprehensions of the people and discussed the need for maintaining peace, harmony and normalcy in the area.

The visit comes in the backdrop of the August 10 confrontation at Hime, which resulted in injuries and renewed tensions over the longstanding land and boundary-related issue involving Hime and Bodoti.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Shri Kento Jini emphasised that the matter is highly sensitive and requires restraint, dialogue and mutual understanding among all concerned. He stated that continued engagement with stakeholders is essential to prevent further escalation and to find a peaceful and lasting solution.

The visiting legislators also reiterated their commitment to working closely with the local communities, civil society organisations, district administration and security authorities to address concerns through dialogue and democratic means.

The team appealed to all sections of society to maintain peace and refrain from any action that could disturb public order or aggravate the situation. They stressed that the larger interest of the people and the peaceful coexistence of communities must remain the priority.

The visit was aimed at strengthening communication with the affected communities, understanding the ground situation and encouraging collective efforts towards a peaceful, stable and lasting resolution of the Hime-Bodoti issue. (DIPRO)