To lower the current tension along the Mizoram-Assam border, a Chief secretary-level talks will be conducted on July 9 in Delhi, an official said.

The Chief Secretaries of both the states will discuss over the inter-state border after the fresh conflict occurred on June 29(Tuesday) at Aitlang hnar area, near Vairengte in Kolasib district bordering Assam’s Hailakandi district, informed Kolasib district deputy commissioner H. Lalthlangliana.

Kolasib Superintendent of Police (SP) Vanlalfaka Ralte informed that, at present the situation along the Mizoram-Assam border is peaceful. Both the state forces are camping on either side of the border area.

“There was neither confrontation nor untoward incident at the inter-state border, where fresh tension erupted recently. There were no new activities from both sides on Friday. The situation now is peaceful,” he said.