Overview

• Assam transport unions blocked Meghalaya-registered vehicles at Jorabat on Thursday, stranding passengers and forcing an Assam Police escort for ex-minister Rakkam A. Sangma.
• After district-level negotiations and senior official assurances, the Assam forum MPSSM lifted its ban until Sunday with a warning to resume agitation on Monday if demands are unmet.
• Meghalaya’s AKMTTA paused its strike following talks with the East Khasi Hills DC, with a further meeting set for September 23 to discuss permit rules and the 2007 Reciprocal Transport Agreement.
• Officials said the blockade disrupted a key corridor for airport, railway and hospital access, with thousands affected and long jams at the interstate entry point.
• AKMTTA seeks stricter rules reserving tourist traffic for local cabs, while Assam operators cite valid multi-state or all-India permits, substantial taxes paid to Meghalaya, and demand safety guarantees.