Diphu : A massive intrusion attempt was made allegedly by Khasi people in Mothade (B) village located within general area of Jirikindeng bordering West Jayanta Hills district of Meghalaya since April 15 2023, demanding that the area is within Block one and belongs to Meghalaya.

Hundreds of people from across the border rampaged through the small village and threatened the villagers to quit the place. The Khasi intruders allegedly destroyed their farm and threatened them of terrible consequences. The troubled area is within the jurisdiction of Jirikindeng police station of West Karbi Anglong district.

Headmen of the troubled village Phangcho and Ronghang later informed the local media that on that day, hundreds of Khasi people from neighboring Mojem, Sopiang, Molain, Mi bhar and Behjhur village encroached in their village and destroyed betel nut trees, bamboos groves, Cinnamon tree, banana groves, Sandal wood, lemon and stink bean trees and warned them that their houses will be burned down if they do not quote from the village.

The village headmen have said that the interlopers were fully backed by Meghalaya police, administrative officials and members of Khasi Students Union. Significantly the village leaders have claimed that the dispute was over the state boundary issue and the clash is between village Mothade (B) and Mojem village of Meghalaya. They have vehemently criticized the passive role of Assam police who remained mere spectator during unfolding of the frightening episode.