Chop Villagers Seek Re-Survey of Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing Alignment

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Longding, July 2: 

Residents of Chop village under Wakka Circle in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district have appealed to the district administration for immediate intervention over the ongoing Indo-Myanmar border fencing project, expressing concern that the proposed fence alignment could adversely affect their traditional lands and livelihoods.

In a memorandum submitted to the Deputy Commissioner, Longding, and dated 24 June 2026, the villagers requested an urgent re-survey of the fencing alignment, alleging that the current survey deviates from the actual international boundary and extends into land traditionally owned and cultivated by the local indigenous community.

The representation states that while the villagers fully support the Government of India's efforts to strengthen border security and appreciate the importance of national security initiatives, they fear the present alignment may result in the loss of ancestral land, jhum cultivation areas, agricultural fields and residential properties.

According to the memorandum, the ongoing survey has reportedly entered traditional farming areas that have been used by local residents for generations. The villagers contend that the proposed alignment could separate farmers from their agricultural land, posing a serious threat to their livelihoods and long-standing land rights.

Seeking immediate administrative intervention, the residents have urged the district administration to temporarily halt construction activities in their sector until a proper joint re-survey is conducted.

They have further requested that the re-survey be carried out in the presence of district administration officials, local community leaders and representatives of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to ensure transparency and determine the correct alignment based on the actual international boundary.

The memorandum also calls upon the authorities to ensure that all genuine Indian agricultural lands remain on the Indian side of the border fence so that local farmers are not cut off from their properties.

Expressing confidence in the district administration, the villagers said they hope the authorities will carefully examine the matter and take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights, ancestral lands and livelihoods of the indigenous population while continuing to uphold national security interests.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is executing the Indo-Myanmar border fencing project in the area as part of the Government of India's initiative to strengthen border security and improve infrastructure along the international boundary.


Location: Longding, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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