Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Assam Drivers Suspend Jorabat Blockade After Government Assurances
Assam drivers had blocked Meghalaya vehicles at Jorabat.
They stopped the blockade for now after both state governments promised to help keep vehicles and passengers safe.
The drivers said this was only a temporary decision.
A joint investigation team is examining damaged vehicles and reported injuries.
The Assam drivers will make a final decision after seeing the investigation report.
Meghalaya taxi representatives said Assam vehicles may still need to wait before entering Meghalaya.
They want another meeting with the Assam drivers.
They also said damage to two Meghalaya vehicles has not yet been resolved.
Assam drivers temporarily suspended their blockade of Meghalaya-registered vehicles at Jorabat on Saturday night.
The suspension followed assurances from the Assam and Meghalaya governments about vehicle and passenger safety.
A joint Special Investigation Team is investigating vehicle damage and injuries to drivers and passengers.
Assam State Drivers Association president Dhrubaraj Asom said a final decision would follow the SIT report.
Meghalaya Taxi Association sources said Assam vehicles would enter Meghalaya only after further talks, citing unresolved damage to two Meghalaya vehicles.
- Who
- Assam drivers, the Assam and Meghalaya governments, and transport associations in both states.
- What
- A blockade against Meghalaya-registered vehicles was temporarily suspended, while an investigation continues.
- When
- Saturday night, August 22.
- Where
- Jorabat, near Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- The suspension followed government assurances about safety and security, pending a joint investigation into vehicle damage and injuries.
Assam Drivers’ Position
Meghalaya Taxi Association’s Position
Whether travel restrictions should end
Assam Drivers’ Position
Assam drivers temporarily suspended the blockade after receiving safety assurances from both governments.
Meghalaya Taxi Association’s Position
Meghalaya Taxi Association sources said Assam vehicles would be allowed into Meghalaya only after a meeting with the Assam Drivers Association.
Resolution of vehicle damage
Assam Drivers’ Position
Assam drivers want to await the joint SIT report before making a final decision on the blockade.
Meghalaya Taxi Association’s Position
Meghalaya Taxi Association sources said damage to two Meghalaya-registered vehicles remains unresolved.
- Blockade status
- Temporarily suspended
- Location
- Jorabat
- Affected vehicles
- Meghalaya-registered vehicles
- Government response
- Assam and Meghalaya provided assurances on vehicle and passenger safety
- Investigation
- A joint Special Investigation Team is examining vehicle damage and injuries
- Final decision
- Assam drivers will decide after the SIT report
- Outstanding issue
- Meghalaya Taxi Association sources said damage to two Meghalaya vehicles remains unresolved