Koraput, Odisha, October 26, 2026: Koraput Police have strengthened security along the sensitive Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border in Kotia amid renewed tensions over the long-standing boundary dispute and election-related activities in the neighbouring state.
Police have established temporary camps, barricades and checkposts at several border locations to monitor movement and maintain law and order. The measures cover Neradibalsa, Tadibalsa, Arujubalsa, Upper Sambi, Phagunsuneri and Phatusuneri, according to the information available.
Police Step Up Vigilance in Sensitive Border Villages
Security personnel are keeping a close watch on movement across the border to prevent unauthorised entry and monitor election-related activities. The arrangements are intended to help authorities respond to potential disturbances and maintain peace in the region.
The increased vigilance comes as the Kotia area once again draws attention because of the continuing territorial dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The competing claims over the border region have remained a sensitive administrative issue for decades.
The presence of police personnel and checkpoints is aimed at strengthening surveillance at locations considered sensitive during the current period of heightened activity.
Kotia Boundary Dispute Returns to Focus
Kotia, located in Koraput district, has long been at the centre of a territorial dispute between the two neighbouring states. Odisha maintains that the villages in Kotia Gram Panchayat fall within its territory, while Andhra Pradesh has asserted claims over several settlements in the region.
The dispute has periodically resurfaced during administrative activities, welfare initiatives and elections. The latest security measures reflect the challenges of maintaining law and order in a region where the two states have competing territorial claims.
Election-related developments in Andhra Pradesh have added to concerns about activities in the disputed area. Authorities on the Odisha side are monitoring the situation to prevent possible unauthorised movement and maintain stability.
Maintaining Peace Remains a Key Concern
The immediate priority is to ensure that security arrangements help prevent disturbances without unnecessarily disrupting the daily lives of people living in the border villages.
Residents of the region depend on access to essential services, transport and routine administrative facilities. Maintaining public order while allowing lawful movement remains an important consideration for the authorities.
The situation in Kotia continues to highlight the wider challenges associated with the unresolved Odisha-Andhra Pradesh boundary dispute. The effectiveness of the strengthened security arrangements will depend on continued vigilance and coordination among the authorities.
For now, Koraput Police are maintaining a heightened security presence at sensitive locations along the border. Kotia border security remains a key concern as authorities monitor developments and work to maintain peace in the disputed region.
