Guwahati: Today, the vehicle of Meghalaya Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahmed was reportedly stopped at Jorabat, amidst of heightened tensions along the Assam-Meghalaya border.
The development comes in the wake of alleged attacks on people from Assam during a students’ rally in Shillong and a subsequent blockade of roads leading to Meghalaya by Assam-based commercial vehicle operators.
As per reports, the Chief Secretary’s vehicle was prevented from proceeding through Jorabat and remained stranded in the area for some time. The circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately clear.
The ongoing tensions have resulted in traffic blockades at Jorabat and Khanapara, two key entry points from Assam into Meghalaya. The North East Petroleum Mazdoor Union has also announced an indefinite suspension of the loading and unloading of petroleum products destined for Meghalaya until normalcy is restored.
Meanwhile, the Assam government has activated helplines to assist residents stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties returning home.
Government on both sides are closely monitoring the situation as efforts continue to prevent further escalation along the interstate border.