Meghalaya, Assam hold talks after stir; blockade ends
Shillong/Silchar, Aug. 23 -- Meghalaya and Assam on Saturday agreed on measures to ease tensions following the August 19 violence in Shillong, including safe movement of vehicles and tourists, dedicated helplines and a 48-hour window to facilitate the return of stranded people to Assam.
The decisions followed a more than three-hour meeting in Guwahati between Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora.
"The Government of Meghalaya sincerely regrets the unfortunate incident of August 19, and I assure that strong action would be taken against those involved," Dhar said. More than 3,770 Assam-registered vehicles have been safely escorted into Assam. The states agreed to safe...
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