Guwahati: Today, a delegation from Meghalaya will hold talks with Assam Border Protection Minister Atul Bora in Guwahati amid continuing tensions following attacks on Assam-registered vehicles and tourists during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) protest in Shillong earlier this week.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the state guest house in Koinadhora, where representatives of the Meghalaya government will discuss measures to ease tensions and resolve the situation amicably.
The developments follow a violent incident during a KSU black-flag protest in Shillong on 19th August , when masked miscreants allegedly targeted vehicles carrying tourists from Assam. Several vehicles were vandalised, with their windows and windscreens damaged, while some tourists were reportedly injured.
The incident sparked protests at Jorabat, a key entry point between Assam and Meghalaya. Meghalaya-registered vehicles were stopped and forced to return, with protesters demanding compensation for the damage and an apology. Police and reserve personnel were deployed at Jorabat to maintain law and order. Meanwhile, three senior KSU office-bearers were arrested after the Shillong incident.
Minister Atul Bora has appealed for calm, urging people not to allow isolated incidents to affect the long-standing ties between Assam and Meghalaya.