Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has said he has directed the state police to withdraw the FIR against all those accused in connection with the deadly violence that rocked the state's border with Assam, in order to build a "conducive atmosphere" for resolving boundary disputes.

The development comes a day after both the states withdrew cases against senior officials, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Mizoram Rajya Sabha member K Vanlalvena to de-escalate tension. "In order to build a conducive atmosphere for an amicable solution to the #MizoramAssamBorder dispute and to reduce the plight of suffering citizens, I have directed @mizorampolice to withdraw FIR dt. 26.07.2021 filed at Vairengte, Kolasib District, Mizoram against all the accused persons," Zoramthanga said on Twitter.