CURBS EASED BUT MEGHALAYA, ASSAM AUTHORITIES REMAIN ON ALERT

The Assam government on Sunday lifted travel restrictions to Meghalaya after tensions eased between the two northeastern states. The curbs were imposed immediately after six persons died in a firing incident on the border of the two states on November 22, a police officer said.

Considering the present situation and a thorough discussion with Meghalaya police, Assam has decided to lift the ban, which means all the vehicles from Assam, both from Guwahati and Cachar, can enter Meghalaya, Sudhakar Singh, Assam deputy commissioner of police, Guwahati, told media on Sunday.

Cachar SP Numal Mahatta, on Sunday said that they stopped vehicles since November 22, considering security issues. “After instructions from the state government, vehicles are being allowed to move towards Meghalaya from Sunday evening,” he said.