Odisha and Andhra Pradesh police engage in standoff at Kotia border
The confrontation at the Neredibalsa checkpost occurred after Andhra Pradesh police personnel attempted to enter Odisha territory.
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh police forces engaged in a standoff at the Neredibalsa checkpost in the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district, according to Pragativadi.
The confrontation began when Andhra Pradesh police personnel tried to force their way past the checkpoint into Odisha territory. This led to an intense verbal altercation between the two sides.
The dispute involved sharp arguments between the Andhra Pradesh personnel and senior Odisha administrative officials, including the Koraput Sub-Collector and the Pattangi Tehsildar.
The tension follows an incident on the previous day when Odisha Police intercepted a truck carrying ration rice from Andhra Pradesh at the border.
Local authorities remain on high alert to maintain law and order in the region due to the long-standing jurisdictional friction.