Dimapur Muslims Told Not to Shelter Evictees from Assam

Published by Aloto Naga | July 26, 2025

The Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has issued a strong advisory to the Muslim community residing in Dimapur, Niuland, and Chümoukedima amid growing concerns of illegal migration from Assam.

Here are the key points from the circular issued by the MCD:

Evictees from Assam May Enter Nagaland

• Government-led eviction drives are ongoing in several parts of Assam targeting those illegally occupying government land.
• MCD has received reports suggesting some of these evicted individuals or groups are attempting to enter Nagaland and settle in Muslim-majority localities.

Urgent Call for Community Vigilance

• MCD has urged all responsible citizens, especially Muslim residents, to stay alert and vigilant.
• Suspicious movement or presence of unknown persons or groups must be immediately reported to village GBs or the nearest police station.
• Specific attention should be paid to colonies, villages, and prayer spaces (masjids) where such individuals might seek refuge.

No Shelter to Evictees

• The advisory clearly states that no member of the Muslim community in the three districts should provide shelter, space, or assistance to any recently evicted individual from Assam.
• Anyone found accommodating such individuals will face:
  • Legal punishment under relevant laws.
  • Expulsion from the community by the MCD itself.

Appeal to Preserve Peace & Brotherhood

• The MCD reminded residents that peace, communal harmony, and brotherhood must not be disturbed under any circumstances.
• Any act that may trigger unrest or suspicion will be considered a serious breach of public and community responsibility.

Advisory Circulated Widely

• The message has been sent out to all:
  • MCD members,
  • Masjid committee members, and
  • Youths and responsible members of the Muslim community in the three districts.
• The circular stressed strict compliance from everyone.

Context: What’s Happening in Assam and Why It Matters to Nagaland

• The Assam government has intensified its eviction drives across various regions, including forest lands, government lands, and disputed zones, as part of a broader campaign against illegal encroachments.
• Many of those affected are now reportedly migrating or seeking entry into neighboring states like Nagaland.
• In border districts like Dimapur, over 200 vehicles have reportedly arrived in recent weeks, raising security concerns among locals.
• Nagaland authorities and local organizations have become increasingly cautious, fearing unregulated demographic shifts and potential law-and-order problems.
• Local student bodies, tribal councils, and now religious organizations like the MCD are stepping in to safeguard the region’s demographic and cultural integrity.

Conclusion:

The Muslim Council Dimapur’s latest advisory reflects a growing regional tension over migration and settlement issues following eviction drives in Assam. The Council has made it clear that unlawful accommodation will not be tolerated and that protecting peace and legal order is a shared community responsibility.