Kohima: The Konyak Union wants the Nagaland government to settle lingering border disputes before it kicks off oil exploration. The states signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi on June 11, 2026, with the Union Home Minister present. Now, the KU Advisory Board Council and Union Executive Council say the work must wait.
The union demands clear conformity on disputed lines. Specifically, leaders point to the Tizit-Naginimora belt and the border between Longwa in Mon district and Pongchao in Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh. Union President K Yamao Konyak and General Secretary Wango Konyak issued a statement to ensure no future conflict arises. They stressed that the government must respect local landowners. “It is necessary that the concerns, rights and consent of the landowners are taken into account to ensure a fair, transparent and acceptable outcome for all stakeholders.”
Support is growing for the Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation. They pushed for similar clarity on the Disputed Area Belt on July 8, 2026. The Konyak Union also slammed Google Maps for inaccurate boundary lines. They claim these digital errors clash with historical facts regarding Konyak and Ahom ancestral lands. A memorandum sent to the Nagaland Chief Minister on September 3, 2024, remains unanswered.
Mapping errors also impact territory in Mon district and nearby Wancho areas. The union warns this triggers technical inconsistencies and risks state friction. Security is also a major sticking point. The group reminded the Deputy Chief Minister of a July 12, 2025, proposal to boost border infrastructure. They want new police check gates at Longwa, Chenmoho, Wangti, Monyaksho, Namthai, and Hota Hoti. They also expect the state to build the Wakching police station and Laukun police outpost to stop illegal cross-border activity.
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