India, Sept. 18 -- Taxi operators of Meghalaya and Assam on Thursday agreed to suspend their agitation that saw the two sides preventing the entry of cabs from the neighbouring state at Jorabat, leading to a massive jam at the interstate border.

"An understanding has been arrived at. The protest has been called off for two days following negotiations and an assurance that the State Government is seriously looking into the matter," a senior Meghalaya police officer said on Thursday after the talks at Khanapara along the interstate border.

"Both the district administration and police from both sides were present during the talks," the officer said.

The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) had previously barred Assam-regi...