Guwahati: The first quarter of 2026 has marked a significant turning point for internal security in the Northeast. While the Indo-Myanmar border remains a sensitive zone, the “Homecoming” trend among insurgent groups has hit a record high this April.
Key Security Updates:
ULFA-I & NSCN Surrenders: In the last two weeks alone, active cadres from ULFA-I and various NSCN factions have surrendered in the Tirap-Changlang-Longding (TCL) region, signaling a weakening of extremist influence.
The Border Fence Debate: Fencing along the Namgoi-Pangsau Road has sparked both local dialogue and militant resistance, as the government pushes to secure the free movement regime (FMR) zones.
Assam-Meghalaya Stability: Following the 2026 Assembly polls, the inter-state borders remain peaceful, with joint police coordination teams ensuring that old boundary disputes do not hinder regional trade.
As the region shifts from “Conflict Zone” to “Trade Corridor,” NETV looks at how these security gains are opening the doors for the Act East Policy 2.0.
