Mizoram: Memorandum of Agreement signed for relocation of Assam Rifles Battalion from Aizawl city to Zokhawsang

Guwahati: The Government of Mizoram and the Assam Rifles signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the relocation of the Assam Rifles Battalion from Aizawl city to Zokhawsang.

The signing took place recently at the Mizoram House in New Delhi, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma.

The MoA was signed by Vanlaldina Fanai, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Mizoram, General Administrative Department, on behalf of the Government of Mizoram, and by Lt. Gen. Vikas Lakhera, Director General of Assam Rifles, on behalf of the Assam Rifles.


According to the MoA, Assam Rifles shall retain HQ 23 Sector/ Mizoram range, presently occupied by HQ 23 Sector/ Mizoram range, Khatla and the official residence of the commander of Assam Rifles troops located adjacent to Raj Bhavan.

Assam Rifles on its part agreed to hand over Chitte River (Dhobi Nallah), Church Area with its building and Babutlang area with their assets to GoM within three months from signing of MoA.

Other land such as Lammual, Land & Buildings, Quarters Guard Hill Complex, School Area and War Memorial and Mandir will be handed over to GoM by April 2025, after completion of the ensuing academic session 2024-25.