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The 1985 Merapani Clash was a violent confrontation between police forces from the Indian states of Assam and Nagaland. Lasting for over three days from the evening of June 4, 1985, to the early hours of June 8, 1985, the conflict arose over a border fence dispute, resulting in significant casualties and widespread destruction in the Merapani area of the Doyang Reserve Forest.[1]
Quick Facts 1985 Merapani Clash, Date ...
1985 Merapani Clash | ||||||||
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Part of the Insurgency in Northeast India | ||||||||
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Belligerents | ||||||||
Assam |
Nagaland Naga Rebels | India | ||||||
Units involved | ||||||||
Assam Police |
Nagaland Police Naga Rebels |
Border Security Force Assam Rifles | ||||||
Casualties and losses | ||||||||
28 killed | Unknown | None | ||||||
13-100+ civilians killed (Assam only) |
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