Assam group suspends Arunachal blockade, gives 48-hr ultimatum

A tribal students' union suspended its blockade against Arunachal Pradesh after 48 hours' notice. Assam's government is pursuing the arrest of four suspects in Monday's border village firing. Eighteen villagers were injured in the incident, reigniting an old border dispute between the states. A joint appeal for calm was issued by MPs from both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Union minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized peaceful negotiation and inter-state harmony.