Assam-Meghalaya Clash: Assam might hand over probe of firing to NIA | Oneindia News* Explainer

Tensions have been flaring up along the Assam-Meghalaya border since yesterday.

6 people, including a forest guard, were killed in a clash after police intercepted a truck in West Karbi Anglong that was allegedly smuggling timber.

Following the clash, Meghalaya has suspended internet services in seven districts of the state for 48 hours and Assam has also placed various sorts of restrictions.

But what is the reason?

Why are Assam and Meghalaya often at loggerheads with each other?

Why does the situation often goes out of hand?

Today, in this video, we take a brief look at the reasons behind over 5 decades old conflict between these two states.

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