Continued Tension At Jorabat: Protesters Raise Slogans As Meghalaya Dignitaries' Convoy Passes

Guwahati, August 22: Intense protests erupted at the Jorabat inter-state border for the third day in a row, as tensions escalated following the passage of a convoy carrying Meghalaya’s Deputy Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary. Transport workers and protesters took to the streets, vociferously chanting slogans like "Meghalaya Government, down, down" and "Meghalaya Government, go back," in vehement opposition to the targeting of Assam-registered vehicles.

The volatile situation has prompted high-level engagement between Assam and Meghalaya. Atul Bora, Assam Border Protection and Development Minister, alongside Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, are spearheading inter-ministerial talks aimed at restoring normalcy across the border. The convoy's journey towards Guwahati coincides with this diplomatic push.

Earlier, these protests were triggered by violent incidents and vehicle destruction during a student rally in Shillong. Since then, transport unions and cab operators have imposed restrictions on Meghalaya-bound traffic, further fueling the friction between the two states. Despite this, key officials from Assam and Meghalaya are working together to ease the situation, highlighting the delicate nature of inter-state relations in the region.