The Assam and Nagaland government mutually agreed to resolve the border dispute amicably.

In a meeting held between Assam and Nagaland Chief Ministers in Guwahati on Thursday, both the states also decided to form a joint mechanism to work out a solution to the problem.

Union Home minister for state Kiren Rijiju said that the Centre would extend all possible help and support to both state to contain the situation.

He termed the decision to form a joint mechanism is the right step to resolve border issues.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that first priority was to restore peace and he urged all to help in restoring peace.

Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang said that Nagaland government has already constituted an inquiry committee to look into the matter.

Meanwhile, curfew has been relaxed in Golaghat district from 5: 30 pm to nine pm tonight.

DIG, Pradip Saloi said that the death toll has gone up to three in Wednesday’s clash.

One injured protester has succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Saloi said that barring a few stray incidents, no untoward incident has been reported in Golaghat district.

But a strict vigil is being maintained by the security forces.

AIR correspondent reports, the meeting between the two Chief Ministers have indicated a positive change on the prevailing tension at Assam Nagaland border.

Tarun Gogoi and T R Zeliang have agreed to take all steps to ensure security of the people living in the border areas.

Both the Chief Ministers pleaded for more powers to the neutral forces deployed in the disputed area to tackle situation like that in Uriamghat.

Meanwhile, situation has slightly improved in trouble hit Golaghat district after district administration held talks with several protesting groups.

They have agreed to call off the indefinite bandh in the district to restore normalcy.

They will also hold talks with Assam Chief Minister on Friday in Guwahati on the situation in the border areas.